12. Internationalization and Localization

Developing applications that can be used in different countries, with different languages, requires applying specific techniques, but GWT simplifies dealing with internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) matters. In this chapter we’ll examine the relevant tools, and also how to apply them to UiBinder designed forms.

If you are developing an application that will potentially be used worldwide, instead of being restricted to an Intranet, you will have to take into account multiculture and multilanguage aspects, so your software is still usable.

Since having several separate versions for each required language (or, worse, for each locale; remember American English isn’t the same as British English, ...

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