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Localization engineer

Looking to hire a localization engineer? Read this first

Localization engineers take your localization processes and make sure they work like a well-oiled machine — all while balancing demands from across the business. Ask project managers responsible for localization what’s needed for smooth international expansion, and they’ll tell you a localization engineer makes it all possible. The

Updated on October 3, 2023·Tomas Franc
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Define or refine your localization strategy: insights from a localization pro

You can’t become a global brand without localization. You also can’t do localization without a solid localization strategy. As luck would have it, we hosted a webinar all about defining and refining the entire localization strategy-making process. During the

Updated on August 24, 2023·Rachel Wolff
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Machine translation (MT) VS generative AI for translation: Pros and Cons

Discover the key differences between machine translation (MT) and generative AI translation, and which one is right for you. The first attempt at machine translation was in 1954, when an IBM 701 computer or “electronic brain” automatically translated 60 sentences from Russian into English, proving that machine translation was possible. Despite the time-consumin

Updated on July 9, 2024·Rachel Wolff
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What's new in July

If you’re in the Northern hemisphere, here are some exciting updates to catch up on during your vacation. If you’re in the Southern hemisphere, our new features will hopefully bring you some comfort and warmth during the colder months! Check them out below, starting with something that you’ve been asking for from Lokalise AI. AI Translations

Updated on July 17, 2023·Alexander Pereverzevs
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One year on from Quebec’s Bill 96, and how localization tools can help you stay compliant

Businesses in Quebec have experienced significant changes since Bill 96 took effect. The law, designed to protect and prioritize the use of French as the official language in Quebec, has sparked protests, court challenges, and concern from groups representing English-speaking Quebecers. One year on, we reflect on the consequences of Bill 96 and how translation and

Updated on August 29, 2024·Rachel Wolff
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The complete guide to financial translation

Financial translations stand apart from other translation types because they sit at the crossroads of language, economics, and global regulation. Making it essential to understand what is translation in a highly specialized and high-stakes context What makes financial translation unique is its high stakes. Even a small mistranslation can lead to legal complications, compliance issues, o

Updated on January 30, 2025·Stefanos Bournias
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Python i18n internationalization & localization with examples

Internationalization, i18n for short, is the process of adapting your software to support various linguistic and cultural settings. This beginner's guide to Python i18n helps you get started with internationalization using the gettext tool and its related modules. Internationalization is a continual process, which forms an integral part of software development. If your end users

Updated on September 23, 2024·Ilya Krukowski

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