What and why you should consider LOCALE as a developer

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Definition

Some software solutions are positioned to serve the global market. This includes people who speak different languages, use different currencies, and even use the comma , and period . differently when it comes to numbers.

Locale is any data that defines a user’s preference based on their geographical location.

The process of fine-tuning a software solution to better suit users in a different area, continent, or country is known as localization.

Some examples.

Some parameters to consider when localizing a software solution includes:

• Language: Considering the language preference of a user might help improve the accessibility of a software solution.
• Date and Time formats: Many EU countries use DD. MM. YYYY for dates whereas in China the widely used format is yyyy-mm-dd
• Keyboard layout: Many English-speaking countries adopt the QWERTY layout whereas French-speaking countries use the AZERTY layout.
• Currency: Considering the use of different currencies is not only convenient but also helps with valuing money if the system is used by users with different currencies.
• Money format: Some regions use dots. to…