Recommended Libraries: i18next and react-intl for their comprehensive features and ease of integration with our tech stack.
UI/UX Best Practices
Text Expansion: Design flexible UI layouts.
RTL Support: Ensure proper layout mirroring for RTL languages.
Cultural Sensitivity: Use culturally appropriate visuals.
Consistency: Maintain uniform terminology.
Native Testing: Validate with native speakers.
Scalability: Ensure code is maintainable and scalable.
Acceptance Criteria:
Library Selection:
[ ] The localization library is selected based on a comprehensive evaluation considering features, compatibility, documentation, and community support.
[ ] The chosen localization library is integrated into the existing codebase without introducing any critical issues or bugs.
Language Support:
[ ] The application supports at least two additional languages apart from English (e.g., Spanish and French).
[ ] All static text in the application is translated into the supported languages.
[ ] Dynamic content (e.g., user-generated content) is correctly handled and displayed in the appropriate language.
UI Adjustments:
[ ] UI components adjust correctly to accommodate text expansion and contraction for different languages.
[ ] The application correctly handles RTL (right-to-left) languages, with appropriate mirroring of UI elements.
[ ] Date, time, number, and currency formats are localized according to the user's language settings.
Testing and Validation:
[ ] All translated text is reviewed and validated by native speakers for accuracy and context.
[ ] The application passes usability testing with native speakers of the supported languages.
[ ] Comprehensive unit and integration tests are created to verify the functionality of language localization, including edge cases.
User Experience:
[ ] Users can switch languages seamlessly from a settings menu.
[ ] The application remembers the user's language preference and defaults to it on subsequent visits.
Documentation and Maintenance:
[ ] Documentation is updated to include instructions for adding new languages and managing translations.
[ ] Guidelines for translators are provided to ensure consistency and accuracy in translations.
Goals:
Reason: The need for this spike arises from the following considerations:
Libraries Evaluated:
Recommended Libraries: i18next and react-intl for their comprehensive features and ease of integration with our tech stack.
UI/UX Best Practices
Acceptance Criteria:
Library Selection:
Language Support:
UI Adjustments:
Testing and Validation:
User Experience:
Documentation and Maintenance: