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i18n
Internationalization
(I + 18 letters + N)
Prepare software to adapt to different languages and regions.
- ⚙️ Separate text from code
- 🌐 Unicode support (UTF-8)
- 📅 Flexible formats
l10n
Localization
(L + 10 letters + N)
Adapt software to a specific region and language.
- 💬 Text translations
- 🎨 Cultural adjustments
- 🌮 Local elements
Key Differences
| Goal | Prepare the system | Adapt to a language |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Before translating | After |
| Scope | Global | Regional |
| Who does it | Programmer | Translator |
xeland314 i18n allows translating • l10n is the translation.