Developing software for the global market requires software localization, i.e., adaptation of the software product to the language and culture of the local market. The present article sketches the evolution of software localization, describes the implications for the software development process, analyses tools and standards, and discusses essential skills and possibilities of training and education.
Print ISSN: 1611-2776
Volume: 47, 04/2005
Pages: 220 - 225