Method serialize_datetime

helpers/localization.py:195–215

Serialize a datetime object to ISO format string using the user's timezone. This ensures the frontend receives dates with the correct offset for display.

(self, dt: datetime | None)

            return None

    def serialize_datetime(self, dt: datetime | None) -> str | None:
        """
        Serialize a datetime object to ISO format string using the user's timezone.
        This ensures the frontend receives dates with the correct offset for display.
        """
        if dt is None:
            return None

        # At this point, dt is definitely not None
        assert dt is not None

        try:
            # Ensure datetime is timezone aware (if not, assume the user's timezone)
            if dt.tzinfo is None:
                dt = self.localize_naive_datetime(dt)

            local_dt = dt.astimezone(self.get_tzinfo())
            return local_dt.isoformat()
        except Exception as e:
            PrintStyle.error(f"Error serializing datetime: {e}")
            return None