Internationalization (i18n) is often late, incomplete and messy. Most i18n issues stem from the basic question: is it internationalized? Most don’t know the answer or underestimate the complexity of i18n (or just think it’s as basic as string externalization). Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be this way.

There is tangible value in being able to confirm global readiness of product releases. At Lingoport, we often see i18n issues start at the top, with …