Standardize view option handling

Details

Type: New Feature
Status: In Progress
Priority: Major
Resolution: Unresolved
Affects Version/s: None
Fix Version/s: 2.1.0
Component/s: library
Security Level: Public
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Description

Centralize view option conversion, validation, and construction so dependent code does not have to repeat the same boilerplate all the time. This makes it easier for client libraries to adapt to new view options, as well as provide common expected behavior with current options.