Re: [Phpwebsite-developers] Language suggestion

[Bob T. <bo...@el...>]

On 20 Feb 2002 at 14:18, Matthew McNaney wrote:

> Why does it matter if static information is served up when the
> content is always written in one language anyway?

Here are a few advantages:

1. Ability to log severity of error messages

2. Hardcoded statements with hard coded translations are hard to 
change.   If you change one word in the program, for instance, to 
correct a spelling error, or clarify the message,  then all the 
language files have to be changed.  This means that mistakes in 
messages are less likely to be fixed.

3. If a site operator modifies the programs,  you either have to 
modify the source program, then generate the language version, 
requiring an extra step,  or, if you change the translated version 
and do a "diff" to the untranslated, your diff is so full of 
TRANSLATE differences that you can't find see your actual code 
changes.   It would make program updates easier.

4 In the new core, I understand the goal is to have one tree support 
multiple sites.    It wouldn't matter to me for my own uses, but in 
some uses, it would be necessary.   In Quebec, Canada, for instance, 
I believe French and English are required by law for most public 
businesses.     

Well, personally I thought this would be a great benefit, but  I 
won't push it.

Happy Coding!


  

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