Is it possible to override the built-in Angular 2 pipes so they can be used globally?

Question

I would like to override the \"date\" pipe and enjoy the benefit of global access everywhere just like the built-in pipe--aka, avoid having to import and use pipes[] array i

Answer 1

Yes, use PLATFORM_PIPES in following way

https://angular.io/docs/ts/latest/api/core/index/PLATFORM_PIPES-let.html

import {PLATFORM_PIPES} from '@angular/core';
import {OtherPipe} from './myPipe';
@Component({
  selector: 'my-component',
  template: `
    {{123 | other-pipe}}
  `
})
export class MyComponent {
  ...
}
bootstrap(MyComponent, [{provide: PLATFORM_PIPES, useValue: [OtherPipe], multi:true}]);