LocalizableJSON is a lightweight library that simplifies the process of managing localized strings in your iOS app. It allows you to store localization strings in a JSON file, making it easier to organize, update, and translate your app’s content.
- Create and manage localized strings using JSON files.
- Simplify localization updates and translation processes.
- Supports multiple languages and regional variations.
- Easy integration and usage within your app.
- Compatible with both Swift and Objective-C projects.
To get started with LocalizableJSON, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Install the LocalizableJSON library
To install LocalizableJSON, you can use CocoaPods or manually add the library to your project.
Using CocoaPods:
1. Add the following line to your project’s Podfile:
pod 'LocalizableJSON'
2. Run the command pod install
in your project directory.
3. Import the LocalizableJSON framework into your project.
Manually:
1. Download the LocalizableJSON source files from the official GitHub repository.
2. Add the LocalizableJSON files to your Xcode project.
Step 2: Create a JSON file for localization
Create a JSON file, such as “Localizable.json,” that contains your localized strings. The keys of the JSON file represent the string identifiers, and the values represent the localized content in different languages.
{
"key1": {
"en": "English content",
"fr": "French content"
},
"key2": {
"en": "More English content",
"fr": "Plus de contenu en français"
}
}
Step 3: Incorporate LocalizableJSON into your project
Incorporate the LocalizableJSON library into your project and use the provided APIs to load and retrieve the localized strings.
// Swift Usage
import LocalizableJSON
let localizableStrings = LocalizableStrings(jsonFileName: "Localizable.json")
let englishContent = localizableStrings.localizedString(forKey: "key1", language: "en")
// Objective-C Usage
@import LocalizableJSON;
LocalizableStrings *localizableStrings = [LocalizableStrings stringsWithJSONFileName:@"Localizable.json"];
NSString *englishContent = [localizableStrings localizedStringForKey:@"key1" language:@"en"];
Supported Languages:
LocalizableJSON supports multiple languages out of the box. You can easily add new language translations by extending your JSON file with the appropriate language keys.
{
"key1": {
"en": "English content",
"fr": "French content",
"es": "Spanish content"
},
"key2": {
"en": "More English content",
"fr": "Plus de contenu en français",
"es": "Más contenido en español"
}
}
LocalizableJSON simplifies the management of localized strings in your iOS app by using JSON files. By integrating LocalizableJSON into your project, you can easily update and expand your app’s localization strings while maintaining an organized structure.
For more information and examples, refer to the official LocalizableJSON documentation and GitHub repository.