/**
* Converts the given value so that it can be hydrated by the hydrator.
*
* @param mixed $value The original value.
* @param array $data (optional) The original data for context.
* @return mixed Returns the value that should be hydrated.
*/
public function hydrate($value, $data = NULL)
{
if ($value instanceof \DateTime) {
return $value;
}
if (is_string($value)) {
$value = DateTime::createFromKnownFormats($value);
}
return $value;
}
