Mike Giannakopoulos

Why localization matters and how to do it the easy (and right) way

What if you could ship translations without a new code deployment? Learn how a modern, file-less workflow decouples localization from your development cycle.

Why localization matters and how to do it the easy (and right) way
#1about 5 minutes

Why localization is crucial for business growth

Data shows that users prefer localized content, creating significant market opportunities and driving user adoption even in saturated markets.

#2about 5 minutes

Understanding the traditional four-step localization process

The conventional approach to localization involves four main steps: internationalizing code, adding a language picker, performing quality assurance, and managing deployment.

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The challenges of traditional file-based localization

File-based localization creates problems like managing multiple file formats, developer synchronization issues, workflow delays, and reduced translation quality.

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Introducing Transifex Native for modern localization

Transifex Native is a cloud-based, file-less solution with SDKs and a content delivery service designed to simplify localization for developers.

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How the Transifex Native workflow operates in practice

Developers wrap strings using an SDK and push them, allowing translators to work in parallel and update translations live without requiring a new code deployment.

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Key benefits and features of Transifex Native

Transifex Native offers interoperability across platforms, a consistent syntax for a plug-and-play experience, and is an open-source project with a built-in content delivery service.

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Current support and future roadmap for Transifex Native

The platform currently supports frameworks like Django, Python, and JavaScript, with iOS and Android SDKs in development and plans to expand based on community requests.

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