def isBefore(date_1, date_2):
    """Compares to dates to see if date_1 is before date_2.

    Args:
        date_1 (Date): The first date.
        date_2 (Date): The second date.

    Returns:
        bool: True (1) if date_1 is before date_2, False (0)
            otherwise.
    """
    return date_1.before(date_2)