Internationalization of code – and how developers can work better with localization experts – was the subject of a recent panel discussion in Silicon Valley hosted by Rubric, Inc. The event, the seventh Rubric Birds of a Feather discussion, was intended to bring localization and internationalization professionals together to hear industry leaders discuss an important industry topic and to network with their peers.
The discussion centered on improving integration of localization teams with internationalization and development groups. Each panelist, all veterans in the industry, offered a unique perspective on the topic, addressing the issues faced by small and mid-sized organizations as well as major multinationals
Development teams need more training on internationalization
Merle Tenney, an international linguistic software developer who has been working in the field for 30 years and who often presents on the topics of internationalization, language technology and localization of user content, kicked off the discussion on the challenges inherent in the handoff to localization teams, commenting on the fact that many development teams simply need more training to understand international code issues. Having localization teams involved earlier in the process is critical for making a smooth ...
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