Questions tagged [localization]

Localization (L10n) is the process of adapting internationalized software for a specific region or language by adding locale-specific components and translating text.

Localization (L10n) is the process of adapting internationalized software for a specific region or language by adding locale-specific components and translating text.

It is related but distinct of internationalization (i18n).

Internationalization and localization is a two-part process of product translation and cultural adaptation (for specific countries, regions or groups) to account for differences in distinct markets.

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How do you guys handle translation for software localization?

Most of the software I have written over my career has been built for English speaking customers, but recently I've been working on a project where localization of the UI for a wider range of languages is desired. I am just curious how other…
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The state of localization in web applications

Given that browsers (Chromium/Chrome thus far AFAIK) seem to be introducing embedded site translations and utilities such as Wibiya and given the amount of work that localizing a site can be (depending on framework, view re-writes, database-driven…
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How do I localize my game?

My team and I are making a game to support multiple languages, and we want to work on localizing the game to reach a wider audience. Where would I start? How would this be accomplished? I would work on providing different scripts with multiple…
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Localizing an app whose data is tied to one language

I develop a mobile app that displays information about the bus system in one U.S. city. The de facto official language is English, but there are many students from other countries—China and South Korea, especially—and I’d like to internationalize…
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What is a good practice for reading culture (language) info for users of a web app?

I am trying to get an idea of what would be a better practice / implementation for the users of an application that I am going to localize. Which would be better and why? Read the culture info (preferred language) from the browser. or Have a…
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