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Java LocalDate localization tutorial: step by step examples

Some time ago we explored how to translate Java using i18n. But if we were to zoom in a bit further, particularly on Java date localization, we'd see that it used to be quite confusing because of a few poorly designed date libraries prior

Updated on September 16, 2024·Dasun Nirmitha
Back translation best practices

What is back translation? Method explained with examples

Back translation, also known as reverse translation, is when content gets translated back to its original language and then compared to the source text. This is a key localization quality control technique and plays a vital role in software internationalization. With back translation, you can easily spot discrepancies and evaluate translation accuracy. Let’s

Updated on September 19, 2024·Valentyna Kozlova
Localization strategy

Expert playbook for building a localization strategy

When you’re ready to expand your business globally, some ad-hoc translations won’t cut it. You need a localization strategy. A well-planned localization strategy helps you build more authentic connections with your audience, compete confidently against local players, and build a thriving global presence. But the tricky part is knowing where to start. Should you hire native experts first? Or focus on adapting the product to regional habits? Get the sequence wrong and you’ll w

Updated on October 6, 2025·Gita Timofejeva
Ivan Pesin, Platform Team Lead

Meet Ivan Pesin, Platform Team Lead

This is the second post in our new content series, Humans of Lokalise. We’re building a culture at Lokalise where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. Stay tuned to get to know our team, one person at a time. At Lokalise, you don’t need to persuade management that the right thing needs to be done — you just prioritize and work on it. And then it gets recognized.

Updated on September 16, 2022·Stefanos Bournias
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New in August: improvements to tasks, TM enhancements, WordPress updates, and more ????

This month, we’ve made improvements to task dashboards, and translation memory, launched word count in task setup, and updated the WordPress integration. Plus, we’re excited to share useful content for Git users, to make life easier. Read on for the updates in full. ???? Task dashboard filters

Updated on September 16, 2022·Alexander Pereverzevs
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Localization testing: What is it & how to do it (+sample project)

In this article we'll discuss what is localization and what's it all about. After all, we live in an imperfect world, and we as humans are prone to making mistakes. It's not a bad thing — it's just something to remember and take into account. Specifically, there’s a high risk of errors creeping into your localization efforts. Sometimes these are small matters, like typos or slightly a

Updated on September 10, 2024·Ilya Krukowski
Santa Suna, Associate SDR Team Lead

Meet Santa Suna, Associate SDR Team Lead

Welcome to Humans of Lokalise. We’re building a culture at Lokalise where amazing people (like you) can do their best work. Stay tuned to get to know our team, one person at a time. Lokalise is growing rapidly, but it still feels like a small, tight-knit team. We don’t forget to have fun.. Santa Suna, Associ

Updated on September 16, 2022·Stefanos Bournias
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Announcing API rate limits

TL;DR We are introducing rate limiting on our API endpoints from 14 September, 2021 — you'll be able to send up to 6 requests per second. This change is a first step towards supporting concurrent API calls which is a heavily-requested feature. We believe that this will allow us to provide an even better experience for our customers. Now, a bit m

Updated on September 16, 2022·Ilya Krukowski

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