Internationalization and Localization for Global Apps
Internationalization and Localization for Global Apps In a global market, apps must speak many languages and fit different cultures. Internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) help you reach more users without breaking the app. The goal is to separate language content from code and to adapt formats like dates, numbers, and addresses to each locale. Start with a plan. Choose UTF-8 as the standard, keep text in separate resource files, and use locale codes such as en-US, fr-FR, or zh-CN. When you design UI, avoid hard-coded strings and layout sizes that break in longer translations. Invest in a translation workflow early so updates stay smooth across languages. ...