Localization and Internationalization in Web Apps
Localization and Internationalization in Web Apps Localization and internationalization help apps reach users around the world. Internationalization (i18n) is the design work that makes localization possible. Localization (l10n) is the actual translation and adaptation for language, culture, or region. Together they keep content clear, respectful, and usable in many markets. From the start, design your app to handle text growth, right-to-left languages, and changing date or number formats. Put all user-visible strings in translation files rather than hard-coded text. Use locale identifiers like en-US or es-ES and offer a simple language switch. Tie layout decisions to the active locale, not to a single language. ...