Tutorial: Hitchhiker's Guide to Going GlobalDuration: 2.5 hours Level of Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate Target Audience: Managers, Software Engineers, Systems Analysts, Content Developers, QA and Test Engineers, Web Administrators, Site Coordinators Abstract for the Hitchhiker's Guide to Going Global TutorialOpportunities for international sales are increasing dramatically. Contributing to this are recent international trade agreements, improvements in global communications, and the worldwide deployment of the internet and the Web. The continuing refinement of software standards, e.g. Unicode, enables applications to be multilingual and usable throughout the world at very low cost. The uptake of Web Services will also create opportunities across the globe. Key to participating in the global market is the efficient internationalization of software and Web applications ensuring you can enter global markets with minimized costs for deploying applications that match user's cultural expectations. This tutorial will educate you on the fundamentals of software and Web internationalization. After taking this tutorial, managers, web administrators, content authors, software developers and quality assurance engineers will have a solid understanding of the functional requirements that international applications must satisfy. AUDIENCEThis tutorial is an introduction to internationalization of software and web applications. It is intended for managers of software and Web development organizations and their staff, such as web administrators, content authors, software developers and quality assurance engineers. |
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LEARNING OBJECTIVESParticipants will come away with an understanding of the strategy and tactics of software internationalization. The business objectives are introduced and a comprehensive review of the design issues associated with User Interfaces deployed globally is provided. Requirements for multilingual text processing are laid out and the Unicode Character Standard is explained and discussed as a solution. Special attention is given to Web internationalization and markup languages. MATERIAL COVERED(The ordering and exact content is subject to change and may be adapted to cater to registrants requests to cover particular topics in more detail.) IntroductionThis section discusses the many different national customs challenging software and Web designers and offers efficient solutions. Topics include:
Graphic, Aural, Style Elements
Presenting Data
Other Factors in Global Design
Designing for TranslationIssues impacting translation are introduced, including:
Text Processing
Alphabet SoupThe section defines Character Sets and Encodings, and shows a number of legacy encodings. In so doing, it shows how the variety causes problems. Then Unicode and its repertoire are introduced. Features of Unicode are described and explained. Topics covered include:
Web Internationalization
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Onsite Training Customized For Your Staffing NeedsXenCraft tutorials can be provided at your site to train all your staff. They can be easily customized to address your specific development environment and tools. The tutorials can focus on your target regional markets or be appropriate for audiences targeting worldwide usage and deployment. |