Translating strings with dynamic content

In this recipe, we will learn how to allow strings consisting of parts that are not static, such as variable values, to be translatable.

Getting ready

To go through this recipe, we need a basic application skeleton to work with. Go through the entire recipe Internationalizing controller and view texts.

How to do it...

1. 1. Edit the file articles_controller.php located in your app/controllers folder and make the following changes to the add() method:

   public function add() {
   if (!empty($this->data)) {
   $this->Article->create();
   if ($this->Article->save($this->data)) {
   $this->Session->setFlash(
   sprintf(__('Article "%s" saved', true), $this->Article->field('title'))
   );
   $this->redirect(array('action'=>'index'));
   } else {
   $this->Session->setFlash('Please correct the errors');
   }
   }
   }
   

2. 2. Edit the view file index.ctp located in your app/views/articles folder and make the following changes:

   <h1><?php __('Articles'...