Software Localization: Process & Best Practices • 11 min read
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Do you want your software product to be used all over the world in multiple languages? If your answer is yes, it’s time to think about localization (l10n). This guide covers everything you need to know about software localization: what is it, software localization process, best practices, and how it can support your software product's efficient expansion and delivery around the world (based on real-world examples).
In this guide, you'll learn:
- Why is it important: the four key benefits, including how it helps you enter new markets faster, expand your customer base, and grow revenue.
- The modern approach: understand the difference between outdated "waterfall" methods and the agile, continuous localization workflow.
- A 5-Step Plan: we'll walk you through the entire software localization process, from connecting your code repository to managing translation content and final quality testing.
- The tools to use: learn how a localization platform like Crowdin automates the entire workflow and integrates with the tools you already use, like GitHub and Figma.