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Localization Resources
Overview
of Globalization and Localization
By Microsoft Corporation
This is an introduction to the concepts of localization and
globalization.
Localization
Planning
By Microsoft Corporation
This article addresses key localization planning issues that
will help ensure your application is localized in a timely and
cost effective manner.
Language
Issues (part of Globalization and Localization Issues)
By Microsoft Corporation
This article is a very good primer on the language issues involved
in localization software. It touches upon topics such as language
direction, capitalization, code pages, fonts and input methods,
to name just a few. It gives a reader a solid understanding
of the complexity and factors involved in localizing software
into different languages.
Formatting
Issues (part of Globalization and Localization Issues)
By Microsoft Corporation
This article addresses all formatting concerns related to software
localization. It discusses country and regional differences
in addresses, currency, dates, numerals, paper sizes, telephone
numbers, time and units of measure. Very thorough!
String-Related
Issues (part of Globalization and Localization Issues)
By Microsoft Corporation
This article discusses common occurring problems related to
string resources include the text that appears in an application's
user interface and tips on how to avoid them.
User
Interface Issues (part of Globalization and Localization Issues)
By Microsoft Corporation
Loads of tips on how to design world ready user interface. It
addresses issues that might occur in messages, menus and dialog
boxes, icons and bitmaps, access and shortcut keys as well as
user interface controls.
Best
Practices for Globalization and Localization
By Microsoft Corporation
Dos and don'ts from pros! This article advises on technical,
cultural and political issues of software localization.
Testing
for Globalization and Localization
By Microsoft Corporation
This article discusses key testing phrases needed for a successful world ready software application: globalization testing, localizability testing and localization testing.
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