What is an SRT file? Subtitle format explained
An SRT file is a plain text file used to add subtitles to videos. It’s one of the simplest and most common formats out there. If you’ve ever turned on captions on a YouTube video, there’s a good chance it was using an SRT file behind the scenes. People use SRT files for all kinds of things: social media clips, online courses, interviews, films, you name it. They’re easy to make, easy to edit, and they work pretty much everywhere without hassle. In this post, we’ll
Updated on June 19, 2025·Ilya Krukowski Statistical Machine Translation (SMT): The simplest guide out there
Before neural networks took over, machines learned to translate by looking at patterns in large sets of human-translated texts. This approach is called Statistical Machine Translation (SMT). It was a…
Updated on May 30, 2025·Mia Comic Libraries and frameworks to translate JavaScript apps
In our previous discussions, we explored localization strategies for backend frameworks like Rails and Phoenix. Today, we shift our focus to the front-end and talk about JavaScript translation and localization. The landscape here is packed with options, which makes many developers a
Updated on April 28, 2025·Ilya Krukowski Character encoding: Types, UTF-8, Unicode, and more explained
In this article, we’ll explore various types of character encoding used in the world of information technology. We’ll break down why encoding matters, explain how they function, and highlight the key differences between ASCII, UTF-8, UTF-16, and the Unicode Standard. Understanding these differences is essential for correctly handling text in any software application, especially when working with localized time and date formats that rely on proper ch
Updated on April 7, 2025·Ilya Krukowski FastAPI i18n: A step-by-step guide with examples
Internationalization (FastAPI i18n) is essential when developing applications for a global audience. Whether you're building an API for a multilingual website or supporting multiple locales in a SaaS product, handling translations efficiently ensures a seamless user experience. This guide provides a practical, step-by-step approach to adding i18n support to your FastAPI app. N
Updated on February 19, 2025·Ilya Krukowski Machine translation post-editing: The only guide you need
While machine translation has made remarkable strides in speed and accuracy, it’s far from perfect. This is why it’s important for human translators to step in to fine-tune machine-translated content. Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) process brings the perfect blend of technology and human expertise. Do it right, and it will transform the way you approach translation tasks. To help you get there, we wrote this guide in collaboration with expert translators. It’s your go-to
Updated on January 29, 2025·Mia Comic Next.js localization: A step-by-step guide with examples
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to implement Next.js i18n application using the next-globe-gen plugin. We’ll cover everything from managing translation files and handling pluralization to creating a language switcher and managing localized time, all with practical multi-language examples. Localization is a key step in the Next.js internat
Updated on January 23, 2025·Ilya Krukowski The 21 best workflow automation software for any business size
Modern businesses face constant challenges that slow down productivity: repetitive manual tasks, disconnected tools, and human errors that waste time and money. Sound familiar? We get it. Managing multiple tools, scattered files, and dealing with a lack of visibility makes it hard to stay on top of tasks and on track for product launches. Thankfully, workflow automation software is making it easier to manage an endless list of tasks and you don’t even need to know how to cod
Updated on January 16, 2025·Stefana Zaric 
