[FEATURE] Add internationalization support via GNU Gettext #7

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opened 2025-12-27 14:39:21 +00:00 by AnmiTaliDev · 0 comments

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Description

Add internationalization (i18n) support using GNU Gettext to enable multi-language support in the application.

Use case

The application currently supports only one language, limiting its accessibility to non-English speaking users. GNU Gettext is an industry-standard solution that would allow developers to mark translatable strings and provide translations for different locales, making the application accessible to a global audience.

Proposed solution

Integrate GNU Gettext library into the project
Wrap user-facing strings with gettext functions (gettext(), ngettext(), etc.)
Extract translatable strings into .pot template files
Create .po files for each supported language
Compile .po files to .mo binary files for runtime use
Add locale detection and switching mechanism based on system settings

## Description Add internationalization (i18n) support using GNU Gettext to enable multi-language support in the application. ## Use case The application currently supports only one language, limiting its accessibility to non-English speaking users. GNU Gettext is an industry-standard solution that would allow developers to mark translatable strings and provide translations for different locales, making the application accessible to a global audience. ## Proposed solution - Integrate GNU Gettext library into the project - Wrap user-facing strings with gettext functions (`gettext()`, `ngettext()`, etc.) - Extract translatable strings into `.pot` template files - Create `.po` files for each supported language - Compile `.po` files to `.mo` binary files for runtime use - Add locale detection and switching mechanism based on system settings