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i18next

i18next internationalization framework

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What is i18next?

i18next is an internationalization-framework written in and for JavaScript. It provides the means to translate your web application on the client or server side. The framework comes with powerful features like pluralization, formatting, and support for multiple languages.

What are i18next's main functionalities?

Basic translation

This feature allows you to translate text. You initialize i18next with a language and resources, then use the `t` function to translate a key.

i18next.init({ lng: 'en', resources: { en: { translation: { 'key': 'hello world' } } } });
console.log(i18next.t('key')); // output: hello world

Pluralization

This feature supports singular and plural forms based on a count. You define keys for singular and plural forms, and i18next chooses the correct form based on the count provided.

i18next.init({ lng: 'en', resources: { en: { translation: { 'key': 'item', 'key_plural': 'items', 'keyWithCount': '{{count}} item', 'keyWithCount_plural': '{{count}} items' } } } });
console.log(i18next.t('keyWithCount', { count: 1 })); // output: 1 item
console.log(i18next.t('keyWithCount', { count: 5 })); // output: 5 items

Contextual translation

This feature allows for translations to change based on context. You define keys with context, and i18next provides the correct translation for the given context.

i18next.init({ lng: 'en', resources: { en: { translation: { 'friend': 'A friend', 'friend_male': 'A boyfriend', 'friend_female': 'A girlfriend' } } } });
console.log(i18next.t('friend', { context: 'male' })); // output: A boyfriend
console.log(i18next.t('friend', { context: 'female' })); // output: A girlfriend

Language fallback

This feature allows you to specify fallback languages in case a translation is missing in the current language. If a key is not found in the current language, i18next will try to find it in the fallback language.

i18next.init({ lng: 'en', fallbackLng: 'fr', resources: { en: { translation: { 'key': 'hello world' } }, fr: { translation: { 'key': 'bonjour le monde' } } } });
console.log(i18next.t('key')); // output: hello world
i18next.changeLanguage('es');
console.log(i18next.t('key')); // output: bonjour le monde

Formatting

This feature allows you to include variables and formatting within your translations. You can pass variables to the translation function and format them within the translation string.

i18next.init({ lng: 'en', resources: { en: { translation: { 'key': 'The current date is {{date, MM/DD/YYYY}}' } } } });
console.log(i18next.t('key', { date: new Date() })); // output: The current date is 04/01/2023

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