Internationalization Support
ByteBuddy provides comprehensive internationalization support with 8 languages, covering major global markets and ensuring a native experience for users worldwide.
Supported Languages
| Language | Code | Region Coverage | Translation Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | en-US | Global | 100% |
| 简体中文 | zh-CN | China, Singapore | 100% |
| 日本語 | ja-JP | Japan | 100% |
| Deutsch | de-DE | Germany, Austria, Switzerland | 100% |
| Français | fr-FR | France, Canada, Belgium | 100% |
| Español | es-ES | Spain, Latin America | 100% |
| 한국어 | ko-KR | South Korea | 100% |
| Русский | ru-RU | Russia, CIS countries | 100% |
Features Overview
🌍 Complete UI Translation
- Interface Elements: All buttons, menus, and dialogs
- Technical Terms: Accurate translation of programming and AI terminology
- Contextual Translation: Culture-aware translations for different regions
- Consistent Terminology: Uniform technical terms across languages
🎛️ User Preference Management
- Language Selection: Easy language switching in settings
- Persistent Storage: Language preference saved automatically
- Fallback Mechanism: Graceful fallback to English for missing translations
- Real-time Switching: No restart required for language changes
📝 Quality Assurance
- Professional Translation: Industry-standard technical translations
- Cultural Adaptation: Localized content for cultural relevance
- Technical Accuracy: Verified translations for technical concepts
- User Testing: Native speaker validation of translations
Getting Started
Setting Your Preferred Language
- Open Settings: Navigate to Settings → Preferences
- Select Language: Choose from the dropdown menu
- Apply Changes: Settings are saved automatically
- Immediate Effect: Interface updates instantly
Language Detection
ByteBuddy automatically detects system language on first launch:
- Windows: Regional settings
- macOS: Language & Region preferences
- Linux: System locale settings
- Override: Manual selection overrides auto-detection
Language-Specific Features
🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (zh-CN)
- Technical Terms: Standard Chinese IT terminology
- Input Method: Optimized for Chinese input methods
- Cultural Context: Adapted for Chinese development practices
- File Paths: Chinese filename support
🇯🇵 Japanese (ja-JP)
- Honorifics: Appropriate use of keigo (polite language)
- Technical Terms: Japanese IT industry standard terms
- Kanji/Kana: Optimal mix of kanji and kana for readability
- Cultural Adaptation: Japanese development workflow support
🇩🇪 German (de-DE)
- Compound Words: Proper handling of German compound nouns
- Technical Standards: German IT industry terminology
- Formal Address: Appropriate formal language
- Grammar: Correct German grammar and syntax
🇫🇷 French (fr-FR)
- Academic Standards: French technical education terminology
- Gender Agreement: Proper French grammar rules
- Technical Terms: Standard French IT vocabulary
- Cultural Nuances: French development practices
🇪🇸 Spanish (es-ES)
- Regional Variants: Spain Spanish as base, with Latin American compatibility
- Technical Terms: Spanish IT industry standards
- Formal Address: Appropriate formal and informal contexts
- Cultural Adaptation: Spanish development environment support
🇰🇷 Korean (ko-KR)
- Honorifics: Proper Korean honorific system
- Technical Terms: Korean IT terminology standards
- Hangul: Optimized Korean text rendering
- Cultural Context: Korean development practices
🇷🇺 Russian (ru-RU)
- Cyrillic Script: Full Cyrillic alphabet support
- Technical Terms: Russian IT industry vocabulary
- Grammar: Correct Russian grammar and cases
- Cultural Adaptation: Russian development environment