Date and time localization
Date and time localization is crucial when you're building apps or software that people all over the world will use. Different countries have their own ways of showing dates and times, and if your app doesn’t handle these differences, it can get confusing for users. In this article, we’ll explore why date and time localization matters, some of the tricky parts involved, and how you can make it easier across various programming languages and frameworks. We’ll dive into
Updated on September 13, 2024·Ilya Krukowski October updates: Localization just got a whole lot faster
Hi there, There have been a lot of new features, webinars, and awards this month. You might think there’s just too much to take in, but with the amount of time you’ll save with all these speed-boosting tips and features, you’ll be able to read the newest edition of this newsletter while slowly sipping on a warming pumpkin spice latte. Zero spills and all the frills. Here goes: Product updates Lokalise + Webflow integration
Updated on October 26, 2023·Alexander Pereverzevs Recipe localization: the Halloween edition 🎃
Did you know recipes are one of the hardest things to localize? Take pumpkin bread for example. Recently, we had a team monthly cooking class. It was a remote cooking class with Lokalisers from Latvia, Italy, France, Spain, and the U.S. Remote cooking classes…That’s a story for another time. Let’s just say, the batter consistency differed across the hemisphere. Going back to the
Updated on October 18, 2023·Rachel Wolff Flutter localization and internationalization (i18n) with examples
If you're a mobile developer, you might already be familiar with Flutter, Google's open-source UI toolkit for building beautiful, natively compiled applications for mobile, web, and desktop from a single codebase. Initially known as "Sky" and exclusive to Android, Flutter now supports iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows, and Google Fuchsia. An essential aspect of using Flutter is mastering Flutter localization to make your app accessible to a global audience. Integrating
Updated on September 23, 2024·Ilya Krukowski Java internationalization (i18n): translate your Java app/website
Internationalization has become an invaluable method for engaging users and providing a seamless experience in today's globalized world. By tailoring your Java app to support multiple languages and cultural nuances, you make it accessible to users across different regions, ensuring they feel right at home. In this article, we’ll explore how Java internationalization can help you translate your apps or websites effectively and
Updated on December 23, 2024·Ilya Krukowski Lokalise starts a new chapter with a new CEO
Petr and I announced the following to everyone at Lokalise: As we enter a new chapter at Lokalise, we can be incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far. Together with you, Lokalisers past and present, we’ve already helped thousands of customers build localized customer experiences and inclusive products that connect people in new ways. Supporting our customers so they can break down language barriers is a truly exciting business to be in. Within a few years of f
Updated on October 13, 2023·Nick Ustinov Translate HTML code: How to translate HTML into different languages with examples
In the previous articles we have seen how to internationalize jquery i18n, Angular, and Vue applications. However, one might still ask: “How can I translate HTML?”, “Is there an HTML translator application?” and the answer is yes! So, in this article, I will explain how to get started on translating HTML code into different languages using Lokalise: a simple yet very powerf
Updated on August 20, 2024·Ilya Krukowski Implementing PHP localization: A complete guide
In this tutorial, we’ll discuss how to implement PHP translation, localization, and internationalization. PHP remains a stable and popular choice for web development, and despite the rise of other programming languages like Python, Ruby, and Node.js, a large number of applications are still built using flat PHP without any framework. Effective translation management system can stre
Updated on October 3, 2024·Ilya Krukowski