JavaScript vs. File-based Translation

Two strategies you’ll need to kickstart your localization project and get you growing internationally: manual, file-based localization and Localize’s automated JavaScript method.

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Overview

There are two main ways to start localizing your content. Using the “traditional”, file-based approach. Using an automated approach like the Localize JavaScript snippet.

JavaScript

Faster method
Takes minutes to get started
Low overall project cost

Files

Most common method
Requires weeks of development time
High overall project cost

Launching a Project

The Localize JavaScript snippet is an automated way to add, edit and publish translations without ever having to deal with files.

JavaScript

< 4 weeks
Content is automatically pulled into the dashboard without additional developer time

Files

12+ weeks
Requires developers to manually upload content

Maintenance

With Localize’s JavaScript snippet, automatic content detection and translation delivery are always syncing with your website or web app.

JavaScript

10 minutes per week
Anyone can manage translations
Automatically detects new content

Files

Requires developers to maintain
10+ hours per week
New content must be manually uploaded

Where it works

JavaScript

Websites
Web Apps
Help Docs
Libraries
Status Pages
and more

Files

Websites
Mobile Apps
Cloud & Desktop Software
Games
Help Desks
other content

Automated Localization with JavaScript

Whether you’re working on an existing project or you’re completely new to localization, we recommend the JavaScript method.
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With shorter timelines, automatic updates and a lower overall cost, the JavaScript method is effective, easy and allows you to go-to-market in half the time than a traditional files-based workflow would.

As an added benefit, the JavaScript method can also be combined with files-based workflows, allowing you to utilize the Localize dashboard for both JavaScript and legacy projects without having to ever leave the platform.
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JavaScript vs. File-based Translation

Overview

JavaScript

Files

Launching a Project

JavaScript

Files

Maintenance

JavaScript

Files

Where it works

JavaScript

Files

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