Internationalisation is the process of designing software for global use. It makes products adaptable to different languages and cultures.
Key Aspects:
- Supports multiple languages
- Handles various date and time formats
- Adapts to different currencies
- Considers cultural differences
- Uses Unicode for character encoding
Benefits:
- Expands market reach
- Improves user experience globally
- Reduces localisation costs
- Simplifies product maintenance
- Enhances brand reputation
Internationalisation is often abbreviated as i18n, where 18 represents the number of letters between ‘i’ and ‘n’.