Principal requirements to Localization Testing

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Localization testing - is testing of localized version of the software

product.

Software localization is the process of adaptation to the cultural

characteristics of some country:

translation of the documentation,

user interface,

supporting materials from one language to another.

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Localization Testing is based on the results of globalization testing, which

verifies the functional support for that particular culture/locale. Localization

testing can be executed only on the localized version of a product.

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The process of localization testing involves several steps:

Define and study a list of supported languages 1

Verification of user interface translation

Check of translation of system messages and errors

Check of translation of help and

accompanying documentation 

2

3

4

5Check of translation in the context of the subject matter of this software product

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Areas affected by localization, such as UI and content

The test effort during localization testing

focuses on:

Culture/locale-specific, language-specific, and region-specific areas

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Basic functionality tests

Setup and upgrade tests run in the localized environment

Plan application and hardware compatibility tests

In addition, localization

testing should include:

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The localization testing of the user interface and linguistics

should cover items such as:

Validation of all application resources

Verification of linguistic accuracy and resource attributes

Typographical errors

Consistency checking of printed documentation, online help, messages,

interface resources, command-key sequences, etc.

Confirmation of adherence to system, input, and display environment

standards

User interface usability

Assessment of cultural appropriateness

Checking for politically sensitive content

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When shipping a localized product, ensure that localized documentation (manuals, online help, context help, etc.) is included. Items to check include:

1

The quality of the translation

3

Terminology is used consistently in all documents

and application UI

2

The completeness of the translation

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