import { useTranslations } from "next-intl";

/**
 * Custom hook that provides translation function with default values
 * This ensures that when translations are not ready, a default value is shown
 * Format: t("key", { defaultValue: "Default Value" })
 */
export function useTranslationWithDefaults(namespace: string) {
  const t = useTranslations(namespace);
  
  return (key: string, options?: { defaultValue?: string }) => {
    try {
      const translation = t(key);
      // If translation returns the same key (fallback behavior), use default value
      if (translation === key && options?.defaultValue) {
        return options.defaultValue;
      }
      return translation || options?.defaultValue || key;
    } catch (error) {
      // If translation fails (e.g., key not found), return default value or key
      return options?.defaultValue || key;
    }
  };
}