Introducing internationalization and localization

In the realm of global web development, ensuring that applications cater to a worldwide audience is paramount. This is where internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) come into play, especially in the context of Angular applications.

Introducing internationalization (i18n) in Angular applications

Internationalization, often abbreviated as i18n (because there are 18 letters between the ‘i’ and the ‘n’), is the process of designing and preparing your application to be usable in different languages. For instance, i18n requires considering language and cultural variations during product design, including the use of Unicode character encoding, avoiding hardcoded text, and allowing sufficient room for text expansion.

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Unicode provides universal character encoding, which means that each character is assigned a unique code point regardless of the platform, language, or application. It ensures...