I18N Patterns

What it does

This skill, dchuk-i18n-patterns, provides access to patterns and best practices for internationalization (i18n) within Rails applications. It helps generate code snippets and suggestions for translating text, formatting dates/numbers, and handling locale-specific data. The skill aims to streamline the i18n process and ensure consistency across different languages.

When to use it

• You're starting a new Rails project and want to implement i18n from the ground up.
• You need help translating existing text within your application into multiple languages.
• You are struggling with date/number formatting for specific locales.
• You want to ensure consistent terminology across different language versions of your app.

Key capabilities

• Generates i18n translation files (e.g., config/locales/*.yml).
• Provides code snippets for translating text within views and controllers.
• Offers suggestions for formatting dates, numbers, and currencies based on locale.
• Helps manage locale-specific data and logic.

Example prompts

• "Generate a YAML file with translations for 'Hello' in Spanish and French."
• "Show me how to format the date '2023-10-27' according to German conventions."
• "Give me an example of using I18n.t in a Rails view."

Tips & gotchas

The skill assumes you are working within a Rails environment and have basic familiarity with i18n concepts. Ensure your application has the necessary gems installed (e.g., rails-i18n) for optimal results.