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localization tools for designers

7 localization issues designers face and how to solve them

Even though most people think of translators whenever somebody mentions localization, designers play an important role in the localization process, too. Using translation keys can help designers ensure that visual elements align with the localized text. Colors, symbols, and the overall visual aesthetics and functionality of the design, must be adapted to each market separa

Updated on March 11, 2023·Anastasia Khovaeva
How to store Rails translations in database with Mobility

Mobility Gem: How to store Rails translations inside a database

In one of the previous posts we have discussed how to store Rails translations inside the database with the help of Globalize gem. This feature can come in really handy when you would like to translate user-generated content: for example, blog posts or documentation articles. While Globalize is still a solid and battle-tested solution, it is not actively maintained anymore.Howev

Updated on November 15, 2022·Ilya Krukowski
localization qa tester

How to hire the best localization QA tester [+interview questions]

Robust localization workflows include rigorous quality assurance testing (QA). If you plan to scale your business for multiple markets by localizing your product, support documentation, website copy, blog posts, and other content, you’ll need to ensure that translations meet t

Updated on December 15, 2022·Tomas Franc
unlimited-vacations

Unlimited vacation policy: making it work

Unlimited vacation policies are not a new trend among tech startups. In fact, Lokalise is already a bit late to the party. But, that is not necessarily a bad thing... The main concept behind an unlimited vacation policy is that there is no policy: employees can take as much paid time off as they need as long as they get the job done. However, there is an ongoing debate about whether this is an actual benefit

Updated on September 16, 2022·Jessica Silva
Lokalise-integrations

The Top 10 Lokalise integrations

Integrations are really convenient, right? As “plug and play” solutions, they enable you to connect your favorite tools and existing workflows, and enhance your overall experience of localization software. Integrations can help you increase productivity, save resources, work more efficiently by automating everything you can, and improve your translation turnaround times. As you may know, Lokalise has

Updated on October 2, 2024·Alexander Pereverzevs
Lokalise graphic of LOLCODE cat language

LOLCODE Tutorial: A programming language for cat lovers

The festive season is upon us, and I think it's the perfect time to have some fun! Today, I would like to give the gift of a LOLCODE tutorial which explains how to get started with this esoteric language for feline fanatics. Basically, LOLCODE language emerged as a funny experiment and it's based on an Internet meme called "lolcat". This meme is an image macro that usually features a cat and some funn

Updated on September 16, 2022·Ilya Krukowski
Lokalise New in December

New in December: Salesforce integration, Automations updates, and more ????

The holiday season is just around the corner. As we slowly wrap up this year, we want to thank you for trusting Lokalise and helping us to continuously improve. Thanks to your feedback, we’re making sure you’re getting everything you need from your localization software. This December, our Adobe XD updates went live, we’ve introduced new updates for Automations, launched the Salesforce integration, explained how to internationalize a React app in our blog, and more. Sc

Updated on September 16, 2022·Alexander Pereverzevs
Virtual party

Ending the year with a bang at our first global virtual party

Ever wondered how to throw a virtual party that will make your past office parties pale in comparison? Then you came to the right place. In our case, there were almost 100 people in 12 countries, and all of them just loved it. Introverts, extroverts, and all those in between enjoyed themselves, had a lot of fun, and felt more connected to one another. If you were there, you would have learned that a folk from marketing once accidentally crashed into a tractor, one of t

Updated on September 16, 2022·Mia Comic

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