22 Internationalization

The modules described in this chapter help you write software that is independent of language and locale by providing mechanisms for selecting a language to be used in program messages or by tailoring output to match local conventions.

The list of modules described in this chapter is:

• 1. gettext — Multilingual internationalization services
  • 1.1. GNU gettext API
  • 1.2. Class-based API
  • 1.3. Internationalizing your programs and modules
  • 1.4. Acknowledgements
• 2. locale — Internationalization services
  • 2.1. Background, details, hints, tips and caveats
  • 2.2. For extension writers and programs that embed Python
  • 2.3. Access to message catalogs