Localization

In addition to creating product specifications in support of locale-specific conventions, savvy localization managers will ensure that developers have coding practices to enable localization and adaptation. Double-byte enabling, for example, must be part of the code base.

Swain, Cindy. Boston Broadside (1997). Articles>Language>Localization

User Interface Design: An International Approach

A well-thought-out design and well-written content reduces the time required for good international products and saves money. As a bonus, most internationalization issues apply across all languages and usually help improve the quality of the American-language product as well.

Swain, Cindy. Boston Broadside (1997). Design>User Interface>Translation>Localization