* Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style in the default locale.
     *
     * @return the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style
     */
    public static String getShortPattern() {
        return getShortPattern(LocaleUtil.getDefault());
    }

    /**
     * Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style in the specified locale.
     *

     * Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style in the default locale.
     *
     * @return the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style
     */
    public static String getShortPattern() {
        return getShortPattern(LocaleUtil.getDefault());
    }

    /**
     * Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style in the specified locale.
     *
     * @param locale

     * Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style using the default locale.
     *
     * @return the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style
     */
    public static String getShortPattern() {
        return getShortPattern(LocaleUtil.getDefault());
    }

    /**
     * Returns the pattern string for {@link DateFormat#SHORT} style using the specified locale.
     *
     * @param locale