$ show elixir-gettext/gettext
Gettext is an internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) library for Elixir applications. It provides macros for marking strings in source code that need translation, extracts these strings into POT (Portable Object Template) files, and merges them with PO (Portable Object) files for different locales. At runtime, it looks up translations based on the current locale and supports features like pluralization, context-based translations, domain-specific messages, and string interpolation with compile-time optimization. The architecture follows a library pattern with clear separation between the API (Gettext module), backend behavior (Gettext.Backend), compilation (Gettext.Compiler), extraction (Gettext.Extractor), merging (Gettext.Merger), and specialized components for interpolation, pluralization, and fuzzy matching.
The LLM identified 3 files worth highlighting for reuse:
Implements the Gettext.Interpolation behaviour for string interpolation. Provides both runtime and compile-time interpolation with optimization for cases where all bindings are known at compile time. Handles missing bindings gracefully and can be extracted as a standalone interpolation library for any Elixir project needing efficient string interpolation with compile-time safety.
Implements the Gettext.Plural behaviour for determining plural forms across different locales. Contains comprehensive pluralization rules for many languages, handles locale variations (like pt_BR vs pt), and provides both nplurals/1 and plural/2 functions. Demonstrates skill in handling complex internationalization rules and can be reused in any project requiring locale-aware pluralization logic.
Implements fuzzy matching for message updates using the Jaro distance algorithm. Provides matcher functions, Jaro distance calculation, and message merging capabilities for updating translations when source text changes slightly. This component solves the common problem of maintaining translations when source strings evolve and can be extracted for use in any project needing fuzzy string matching or message synchronization.