Localization and Globalization for Multinational Apps
Localization and Globalization for Multinational Apps Localization and globalization are essential for apps used across many countries. Globalization (G11n) is the broad practice that prepares software to work everywhere. Localization (L10n) is the specific adaptation for a language and culture. Together, they help your product speak the user’s language, respect local rules, and feel natural to local teams. Start with internationalization. This means writing code that can run in any locale. Keep text separate from logic, use locale-aware libraries, and support plural rules. Prepare data formats for dates, numbers, and currencies. Don’t rely on hard-coded strings or a single layout. Build error messages, help text, and UI copy with locale keys that can be translated later. ...