Software Localization: Process & Best Practices • 11 min read
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Do you want your software to be used all over the world? If your answer is yes, it’s time to think about localization (l10n). This guide covers everything you need to know: what is it, how to do it, best practices, and how it can support your 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- The modern approach: understand the difference between outdated "waterfall" methods and the agile, continuous localization workflow.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 localization process, from connecting your code repository to managing translations 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.