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Internationalization¶

The modules described in this chapter help you write software that is independent of language and locale by providing mechanisms for selecting a language to be used in program messages or by tailoring output to match local conventions.

The list of modules described in this chapter is:

  • gettext — Multilingual internationalization services
    • GNU gettext API
    • Class-based API
      • The NullTranslations class
      • The GNUTranslations class
      • Solaris message catalog support
      • The Catalog constructor
    • Internationalizing your programs and modules
      • Localizing your module
      • Localizing your application
      • Changing languages on the fly
      • Deferred translations
    • Acknowledgements
  • locale — Internationalization services
    • Background, details, hints, tips and caveats
    • For extension writers and programs that embed Python
    • Access to message catalogs

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