Going Global with i18n

Devlog.ist now supports 4 languages: English, Spanish, French, and German! 🌍

Why Internationalization Matters

Developers are everywhere. By supporting multiple languages, we can:

• Reach a global audience
• Improve user experience for non-English speakers
• Open doors to new markets

Implementation

Laravel's Translation System

We use Laravel's built-in translation system:

// In views
{{ __('welcome.hero.title') }}

// In PHP
trans('filament.posts.actions.publish_now')

File Structure

lang/
├── en/
│   ├── welcome.php
│   ├── filament.php
│   └── vlog.php
├── es/
├── fr/
└── de/

Language Switching

Users can switch languages from the header:

Route::get('/locale', [LocaleController::class, 'set'])
    ->name('locale.set');

Translation Tips

1. Use meaningful keys - welcome.hero.title not text1
2. Keep translations close to features - Easier to maintain
3. Test all languages - Layouts can break with longer text

Contributing Translations

Want to help translate Devlog.ist? Reach out! We'd love community contributions.