20. Internationalization and Localization

In this chapter, we discuss the basics of internationalizing your web applications in preparation for localizing their contents. Creating internationalized web applications with PHP is simple, and the benefits to your international audience are numerous. Start by understanding how internationalization and localization are different, but related, concepts, and you’ll be prepared to capture a truly worldwide audience.

Key topics covered in this chapter include

Image Understanding and preparing for different character sets

Structuring your application to produce localized content

Using gettext() for internationalization ...

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