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Over the past months, we(1) have been working to improve some elements in the GlotPressGlotPressGlotPress is the translation management software that powers Translate.WordPress.org. More information is available at glotpress.org.pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party and in the translate.wordpress.org platform:
Feedback and discussions.
New “changes requested” status.
New tabs in the right sidebarSidebarA sidebar in WordPress is referred to a widget-ready area used by WordPress themes to display information that is not a part of the main content. It is not always a vertical column on the side. It can be a horizontal rectangle below or above the content area, footer, header, or any where in the theme..
Now, we want to further improve the GlotPress functionality, enabling the users to use this plugin in their own installations to translate their whole system and to exchange these translations with the community. You can see the main workflow for the proposed functionality in the image below:
What do we propose?
We want to add functionality to the GlotPress plugin to:
Translate the WordPress coreCoreCore is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress., the plugins and the themes to the user’s language in the user’s installation.
DeployDeployLaunching code from a local development environment to the production web server, so that it's available to visitors. these translations on the fly in the user’s installation, generating the .mo filesMO filesMO, or Machine Object is a binary data file that contains object data referenced by a program. It is typically used to translate program code, and may be loaded or imported into the GNU gettext program. This is the format used in a WordPress install. These files are normally located inside .../wp-content/languages/ with one click (and/or automatically with each translating). Empower users to translate their WordPress UIUIUI is an acronym for User Interface - the layout of the page the user interacts with. Think ‘how are they doing that’ and less about what they are doing. without having to go through translate.wordpress.org.
In the midterm, we want to add in-line translation, so you can translate the stringsStringA string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. in the same user interface where they are shown, like we can with the WordPress.com Community Translator.
These new functionalities should be optional, so you should be able to disable them with a click in the backend, because you could be using GlotPress to translate elements not related with WordPress.
Benefits of a Local GlotPress
These are the main benefits we want to achieve with this new functionality:
Discoverability → Onboard new community members
For us as the WordPress community, it would be interesting to expose the surface of translation to wp-admin users since it will be discoverable on the sidebar:
We’re hoping to reach new audiences by not requiring people to come to translate.wordpress.org to do their first contribution.
Translating the plugins you are using → Better quality
On translate.wordpress.org there often is a disconnect between what you translate and what you use. On your local installLocal InstallA local install of WordPress is a way to create a staging environment by installing a LAMP or LEMP stack on your local computer. you will only translate local plugins and themes, thus you know how they work and what is important to translate: seeing translations in context locally and adding inline translation will improve their quality.
Use your own translation right away, don’t have to wait for language packs → Instant translations
Related to the previous point, since you can verify the translation on your own install right away, you can know that it works for you.
When translating on translate.wordpress.org, you can only easily use your translations as soon as you have reached the translation threshold (of I believe 90%) before the translations will be delivered to your own installation.
Safe Space / You don’t have to be part of the community
Some people don’t want to get exposed to a community or work in isolation. The plugin allows this and there could be the possibility to contribute your translations anonymously to translate.wordpress.orgtranslate.wordpress.orgThe platform for contributing to the translation of WordPress core, themes and plugins..
Also, people can explore translation in a safe local space, on translate.wordpress.org they need to create an account and anything they do is public.
Enables “Hyperlocal Translation”
If you don’t need or want to share all of your translations, you can use local slang or very regional language that would not be accepted on translate.wordpress.org but would be able to be used for your instance of WordPress.
Private Plugin and Theme translation
On translate.wordpress.org you can only translate what’s in the plugin directory. This would open translation to private plugins. We need to explore if and how those translations could be leveraged, but it would be an exciting possibility.
Translate the high impact strings first
When there is a lot to be translated, it can be hard to know which translations are most important to translate. When translating locally (possibly using inline translation), you can immediately spot the most important strings because they are right in front of you.
Some Ideas around the Implementation
The screenshots below are mockups. The local content translation starts in the backend. When you install or update GlotPress, you will have a new menu on the sidebar. You can see all the plugins and themes that you have installed and with a click, you can start translating the core, a plugin or a theme.
When you click in one of these links, you will start or continue translating this element into your language. The original strings, from the .po file, will be imported and/or updated into the GlotPress tables in this step.
If you access to the GlotPress’ main page, you will see different projects:
Usual projects, as you currently use into GlotPress.
Local project, with an icon and without the edit button. You only can delete the project into GlotPress.
In a future iteration, we want to add inline translation, so you can translate the local elements into your native language without leaving the page, as we have in the WordPress.com Community Translator.
Eventually, in the dashboard, you will have a button to share your translations with the translate.wordpress.org community. This will require another screen that will show you what exactly you’d be sending, so this is still a little further away.
Feedback, please
We share our vision with the community to get feedback from the real users, so, please, give us your feedback in the comments, so we can develop the best tool that all the community need.
Regarding the CLPTECross-locale Project Translation EditorA Cross-Locale Project Translation Editor is an account owned by a plugin or theme author (or the authoring organization), which uses professional translators to localize their product. The cross-locale project translation editor can import/validate strings on a specific project for more than one locale. This role has the same capabilities as a Project Translation Editor over multiple locales instead of one. Cross-Locale Project Translation Editors need to meet a set of criteria before being appointed by General Translation Editors. criteria:
1. All of our translators will be receiving the style guides and glossaries.
2. New translator account created: @timeslottranslations
3. We will be using professional freelance translators for all localesLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/ sourced from various translator networks.
4. Community volunteers can reach us on Slack: @timeslottranslations
5. We have a Slack account for translations and will contact GTEs after imports: @timeslottranslations
6. Name of new .org account set to: Time Slot Translations CLPTE
LocaleLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/ Request for Toki Pona
Locale: tok
Country code: [N/A]
Plural forms: nplurals=1; plural=0;
Language native name: toki pona
Sub-domain: tok.wordpress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/
Site Title: toki pona
Site Description: ilo WordPress kepeken toki pona
Admin Username(s): heckoyes, retsamys
PTEProject Translation EditorA Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. Request for Table Rate Shipping Method for WooCommerce by Flexible Shipping
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General Translation Editor and Project Translation Editor that we’d like to be able to approve translations for our plugin. Please add the following WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ user as translation editor for his respective localeLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/:
https://wordpress.org/plugins/flexible-shipping/ – Table Rate Shipping Method for WooCommerce by Flexible Shipping
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I’ve suggested translations for this pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party and would like to have them reviewed. I’d also like to become a PTE.
Name: Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)
URL: https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/auto-image-attributes-from-filename-with-bulk-updater/dev/uk/default/
I am the pluginPluginA plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party author for [Live Chat and ChatBot – ChatAndBot]. We have a number of great translation editorsTranslation EditorTranslation editors can approve translations for projects. The GTE (General Translation Editor) and LM (Locale Manager) roles can add new users with the "Project Translation Editor" role that can approve translations for specific projects. There are two different Translation Editor roles:
General Translation Editor and Project Translation Editor that we’d like to be able to approve translation for our plugin(s). Please add the following WordPress.orgWordPress.orgThe community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. https://wordpress.org/ users as translation editors for their respective localesLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/:
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This post is part of a global outreach effort to various localeLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/ teams.
The goal of this effort is to learn more about which locale teams are active or inactive, how global Polyglots can better support other locale teams, and lessons we can share globally.
For this month, I’d like to reach out to the following localesLocaleLocale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/:
If you received a pingPingThe act of sending a very small amount of data to an end point. Ping is used in computer science to illicit a response from a target server to test it’s connection. Ping is also a term used by Slack users to @ someone or send them a direct message (DM). Users might say something along the lines of “Ping me when the meeting starts.” from this post, that is most likely because you are listed as a GTEGeneral Translation EditorA General Translation Editor (often referred to as GTE) is a person, who has global access to validate strings on all projects for a specific locale. for one of the locales above. Hello!
I would like to learn more about your locale team: how you work, your current challenges, and any ideas you have for the future. To share this information, please answer this short survey. One or all of the GTEs from your locale team are welcome to share their answers. There is no deadline, so responses after the month ends are welcome, too!
You can also leave a comment on this post or in the polyglots channel in the Make WordPress SlackSlackSlack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform https://slack.com/. The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at https://make.wordpress.org/chat/. mentioning @erica to chat one-on-one.
Team Building Resources
This month, I am excited to share the first version of the Translation Events Kit. Conversations with some of the Community team and MeetupMeetupAll local/regional gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps are organized through https://www.meetup.com/. A meetup is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com will help you find options in your area. reactivation supporters inspired this kit.
Through this outreach effort, I have heard from several GTEs that finding new translators and keeping them engaged is challenging. The Meetup reactivation project supports Meetup organizers in restarting regular WordPress events in their local communities. I hope this Translation Event Kit can help Meetup organizers and translation editorsTranslation EditorTranslation editors can approve translations for projects. The GTE (General Translation Editor) and LM (Locale Manager) roles can add new users with the "Project Translation Editor" role that can approve translations for specific projects. There are two different Translation Editor roles:
General Translation Editor and Project Translation Editor easily and regularly run local translation events.
The kit includes a Quick Start infographic, a Meetup.com event description and featured images, a sample schedule, and a presentation you can use with your attendees.
You can help by reviewing the event kit and sharing your feedback on the following questions:
Is there anything else you would add to this event kit?
If you are a Meetup organizer, is this something you would use with your community? Why or why not?
Where are you most likely to look for a resource like this? For example, in the Polyglots or Community team Handbooks?
Progress and stats
Last month, I spoke with @samahnasr and @aion11 about their goals and efforts within their local communities for the Arabic and Bengali locales, respectively. Along with Meetup reactivation supporters — @peiraisotta, @thelmachido, @leogopal, and @thehopemonger — they shared early feedback on the Translation Events Kit idea and resources. Thank you to everyone for your input!
The GTEs from the Indonesian locale team also shared their progress on a new project to help engage translators. @kharisblank is leading an effort for a 3-month translation sprint. Contributors sign up via a Google form, and they have daily discussions on Slack to track their activity and support each other. So far, there are 15 participants, including @arifmuamar, a new contributor who has been very active in this effort!
Some numbers from the last month:
15 locale teams have been contacted via this effort, and GTEs and contributors from 17 locale teams have responded.
I’ve marked 5 locale teams as active, and 11 as inactive, based on a lack of response.
Thank you to @lidialab, @nao, and @devinmaeztri for sharing feedback, revisionsRevisionsThe WordPress revisions system stores a record of each saved draft or published update. The revision system allows you to see what changes were made in each revision by dragging a slider (or using the Next/Previous buttons). The display indicates what has changed in each revision., and suggestions on the new How to Translate Handbook page! 🎉 (Note: this page is temporarily in draft status as a public preview until we figure out best practices for replacing the previous versions.)
Everyone is welcome to get involved in this effort! In particular, I welcome help with:
Outreach to the locale teams listed above. If you know any of the GTEs or contributors, leave a comment and help reach out!
Sharing feedback or writing team-building resources. You’re invited to share feedback on draft resources or sign up to write one of these resources for the next monthly post.
Writing a post for Make/Polyglots about your locale team. Many local efforts are impactful, but may not be visible to the global Polyglots community. If your team has a unique process that works well or is focused on a special project, please share! You are welcome to simply share your post on Make/Polyglots or leave a comment for help and feedback.
Sharing your thoughts to help improve this outreach effort. These could be small suggestions – like changes to these monthly posts to improve outreach – or larger suggestions, like additional resource ideas or ways to engage more locale teams.
Anything else! If you’re unsure how best to help, just leave a comment, and we can chat to figure something out.
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Name: Under Construction theme
URL: https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-themes/construction-landing-page/ur/default/
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