{"id":95877,"date":"2020-10-04T13:42:08","date_gmt":"2020-10-04T11:42:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/administrirovanie\/lokalizaczionnoe-testirovanie-zachem-ono-nuzhno-prilozheniyu-ili-sajtu"},"modified":"2020-10-04T13:42:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-04T11:42:08","slug":"lokalizaczionnoe-testirovanie-zachem-ono-nuzhno-prilozheniyu-ili-sajtu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/administrirovanie\/lokalizaczionnoe-testirovanie-zachem-ono-nuzhno-prilozheniyu-ili-sajtu","title":{"rendered":"Localization Testing: Why is it Necessary for an Application or Website?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nImagine this scenario: you developed an application and then released it in multiple languages. But after the launch, you discover errors in different language versions:
\n the worst nightmare for a developer. This is exactly why localization testing exists, to avoid such unpleasant situations. <\/p>\n

Today, the USA is no longer the largest player in the mobile app market. China and India are competing for the title of world leader<\/a><\/noindex>. And today, it is necessary, and not just once, to check all language versions before release. After all, the cost of even a tiny mistake can be very high.<\/p>\n

Companies often do not think about localization testing right away. Nevertheless, this process must be included in development. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what localization testing is, what important stages it includes, and why it is necessary.
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What is localization testing?<\/h3>\n

\nIn brief, localization testing is the verification of an application or website's content to ensure it meets linguistic, cultural requirements, as well as the specifics of a particular country or region. <\/p>\n

Localization testing is a type of quality control that is carried out during the product's development. This type of testing helps identify bugs or translation errors in the localized version before the final product reaches the user. The goal of testing is to find and eliminate errors in various localized versions of the product intended for different markets and locales. <\/p>\n

It is important to note that localization is not just translating into several languages, and localization testing is not the same as linguistic testing. So how does localization testing differ from linguistic testing? Linguistic testing mainly consists of checking for spelling, grammar, and stylistic errors. Localization testing also includes checking formats for time and currency, graphical elements, icons, photographs, color schemes, and a dozen other minute details. <\/p>\n

Why is localization testing so important?<\/h3>\n

The main goal of testing is to ensure that the product appears as if it was originally created in the target audience's language and fully adheres to cultural and regional specifics.<\/p>\n

Localization increases customer loyalty to your brand. Here are some concrete figures: about 72.1% of Internet users<\/a><\/noindex> prefer to shop on websites in their native language. Even those who are proficient in English still prefer to browse web pages in their native language.<\/a><\/noindex>.<\/p>\n

Localization testing ensures high quality for applications and websites in the global market. Imagine a scenario where you have developed an application and plan to release English, Russian, and German versions. You hired the best translators, so you are 100% confident in the accuracy of spelling and grammar. But suddenly, you find that the length of German strings exceeds the character limit for some buttons in the app, or the date and time formats on the site do not match the region. Localization testing exists to prevent such situations, as issues can arise even when texts are grammatically correct. If you want your application or website to appear native, pay attention to the context and nuances of local culture.<\/p>\n

What should you pay attention to during localization testing?<\/h3>\n

\nLocalization testing is far more than just checking spelling, grammar, and translation accuracy. To ensure nothing is overlooked in this process, we have created a checklist of the most important things. Let's get started. <\/p>\n

Preparation stage<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n

To ensure that localization testing goes smoothly, preparation is key. <\/p>\n