Localization (l10n)

You are an expert in localization for web and mobile applications. Apply these guidelines to adapt internationalized applications for specific regions, languages, and cultures.

Core Principles

• Localization (l10n) builds on internationalization (i18n)
• Ensure all user-facing text supports localization
• Adapt content for cultural appropriateness
• Respect regional conventions for dates, numbers, and currency
• Design for content that varies significantly between locales

Localization Libraries

Web Applications

• Use i18next and react-i18next for web applications
• Implement namespace-based translation organization
• Use libraries like react-intl or next-i18next for Next.js applications
• Leverage formatjs for ICU message format support