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I18n gems: Easily translate your Ruby apps with these 5 gems

Ruby is probably my most favorite programming language: it enables us to write expressive, flexible, and powerful code, it has a great community, and it's rapidly evolving. In this article I would like to tackle a problem of translating Ruby applications and introduce multiple i18n gems that can help you solve this task.

Updated on September 20, 2024·Ilya Krukowski
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New in January: Updates to glossary navigation, plus enhancements to the WordPress app & OTA services

This month, we’ve made improvements to glossary navigation, and introduced WordPress Advanced Custom Fields. Plus, we’ve upgraded our OTA services to benefit iOS and Android app users. Read on to get the updates in full.

Updated on September 16, 2022·Alexander Pereverzevs
Creating an LQA process

What is linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and how to create a process

Poor translations = bad user experience, brand erosion, costly/embarrassing mistakes, and potential legal issues. This is why linguistic quality assurance (LQA) is so important. It’s a system of processes that ensures your translated content is error-free. But what does an LQA process look like and how do you create one? What tools can you use to facilitate this process? Before we continue, let’s explain what LQA is and why it matters.<

Updated on October 31, 2024·Valentyna Kozlova
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Master localization at Lokalise Academy

There is a gap in translation and localization knowledge. We notice this frequently while assisting our customers. Most teams have some experience with the “old way,” namely, emailing files to an agency and then waiting for the translated files to (hopefully) be returned on time. Very few people have experience with newer workflows that incorporate integrations with devel

Updated on February 14, 2023·Alexander Pereverzevs
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Market Entry Strategies: How to Enter a New Market

Many businesses underestimate the complexity of entering a new market — only to later realize that enthusiasm alone doesn’t translate to success. That’s why you need a foolproof market entry strategy. This strategy gives structure to your efforts with clear goals, relevant metrics, well-planned workflows, and timelines. Whether you're launching in one country or many, a solid new market entry strategy is your best chance at building long-term growth. In thi

Updated on May 6, 2025·Ross Weldon
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Translation review best practices: How to build a quality process

When it comes to delivering a great multilingual experience, translation quality assurance is everything. But even the best translations can miss the mark without a proper translation review system in place. It’s not just about spotting typos—it’s about making sure the message hits home, stays true to your brand, and resonates with your target audience. “

Updated on October 22, 2024·Valentyna Kozlova
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Top 9 Figma accessibility plugins to ensure inclusive design

Great design is accessible to everyone. It’s representative and inclusive for customers who come from different cultures, speak different languages, and have different needs which impact their ability to use your product. Incorporating software internationalization practices alongside accessibility in your design process ensures that your product is usable not just by pe

Updated on September 10, 2024·Anatolijs Vjalihs
50 million series B announcement

$50M - how we’ll invest it

We’ve just closed a $50M Series B led by CRV, and joined by Creandum and Dawn Capital. Existing investors include Chalfen Ventures, 3VC, S16VC, as well as angel investors: Alistair Russell, Andrey Khusid, Carlos Gonzalez-Cardenas, Charles Songhurst, Daniel Dines, Des Traynor, Dom Lewis, Eugene Katz, Guillaume Cabane, Matt Robinson, Nicolas Dessaigne, Rich Waldron, and Stephane Kurgan. Below, we’ll give an insight into what we plan to do with our latest funding. When Petr and I founded L

Updated on July 8, 2024·Nick Ustinov

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