[cross-posted to mediawiki-i18n@lists.wikimedia.org, translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org]
Hey all.
If you haven't come across me before, I'm Harry (better known in many quarters by my pseudonym Jarry1250) and I was recently awarded a place on this year's Google Summer of Code to work on a project called TranslateSvg. Hello :)
In a nutshell, TranslateSvg is all about providing an interface that allows Wikimedia Commons users to translate SVG images on the spot and without fuss.
As part of that remit, I'm now seeking out those among the community who have direct experience of translation of one sort or another and who might like to help influence the design of TranslateSvg (both in terms of interface design and workflow requirements).
Particularly super-useful would be to someone willing to try out interface designs in the RTL variants, or using non-Latin scripts.
Thanks and much respect for all the hard translation/i18n work that goes on to make MediaWiki a world class piece of software.
Harry
-- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) GSoC 2012 participant
Hoi, There are two issues that you will want to address:
- different scripts - different directions
Both will provide you with fun and games but they are what makes for a successful project.
Thanks,
Gerard
On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 12:55 PM, Harry Burt jarry1250@gmail.com wrote:
[cross-posted to mediawiki-i18n@lists.wikimedia.org, translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org]
Hey all.
If you haven't come across me before, I'm Harry (better known in many quarters by my pseudonym Jarry1250) and I was recently awarded a place on this year's Google Summer of Code to work on a project called TranslateSvg. Hello :)
In a nutshell, TranslateSvg is all about providing an interface that allows Wikimedia Commons users to translate SVG images on the spot and without fuss.
As part of that remit, I'm now seeking out those among the community who have direct experience of translation of one sort or another and who might like to help influence the design of TranslateSvg (both in terms of interface design and workflow requirements).
Particularly super-useful would be to someone willing to try out interface designs in the RTL variants, or using non-Latin scripts.
Thanks and much respect for all the hard translation/i18n work that goes on to make MediaWiki a world class piece of software.
Harry
-- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) GSoC 2012 participant
Translators-l mailing list Translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/translators-l
2012/4/25 Harry Burt jarry1250@gmail.com
Particularly super-useful would be to someone willing to try out interface designs in the RTL variants, or using non-Latin scripts.
RTL FTW.
Ask me anything about RTL. Just let me know where and how to try it. If you are working in a test wiki, give me the URL. If you working in Wikimedia's Git repo or some other public source repo, i'll just install it on my local test wiki.
-- Amir Elisha Aharoni · אָמִיר אֱלִישָׁע אַהֲרוֹנִי http://aharoni.wordpress.com “We're living in pieces, I want to live in peace.” – T. Moore
Thanks and much respect for all the hard translation/i18n work that goes on to make MediaWiki a world class piece of software.
Harry
-- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) GSoC 2012 participant
Translators-l mailing list Translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/translators-l
I have done a great deal of SVG translation, both by hand and using two different site tools. I translate to Macedonian, therefore I can be of help when it comes to Cyrillic script. I would be quite keen to participate in the creation of this tool in any way that might be helpful.
B. Jankuloski
On 25 April 2012 23:57, Amir E. Aharoni amir.aharoni@mail.huji.ac.ilwrote:
2012/4/25 Harry Burt jarry1250@gmail.com
Particularly super-useful would be to someone willing to try out
interface
designs in the RTL variants, or using non-Latin scripts.
RTL FTW.
Ask me anything about RTL. Just let me know where and how to try it. If you are working in a test wiki, give me the URL. If you working in Wikimedia's Git repo or some other public source repo, i'll just install it on my local test wiki.
-- Amir Elisha Aharoni · אָמִיר אֱלִישָׁע אַהֲרוֹנִי http://aharoni.wordpress.com “We're living in pieces, I want to live in peace.” – T. Moore
Thanks and much respect for all the hard translation/i18n work that goes on to make MediaWiki a world class piece of software.
Harry
-- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) GSoC 2012 participant
Translators-l mailing list Translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/translators-l
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Hi Harry,
I think I might be useful regarding Arabic. I have done some translation of articles, few images, and translation requests on Meta, Outreach, and Strategic planning wikis. I have also done little volunteer software localisation.
Wish you success and the best of luck in your work.
Regards,
Haytham A. Hammam Freelance Translator Creative Translation "Creative & Confident" Arab Professional Translators' Society member (#10850) Certified member at Egyptian Translators Association (EGYTA) Registered at ProZ.com and LinkedIn.com
From: Bojan Jankuloski Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 5:20 PM To: Wikimedia Translators Subject: Re: [Translators-l] TranslateSvg: opinionated people needed
I have done a great deal of SVG translation, both by hand and using two different site tools. I translate to Macedonian, therefore I can be of help when it comes to Cyrillic script. I would be quite keen to participate in the creation of this tool in any way that might be helpful.
B. Jankuloski
On 25 April 2012 23:57, Amir E. Aharoni amir.aharoni@mail.huji.ac.il wrote:
2012/4/25 Harry Burt jarry1250@gmail.com
Particularly super-useful would be to someone willing to try out interface designs in the RTL variants, or using non-Latin scripts.
RTL FTW.
Ask me anything about RTL. Just let me know where and how to try it. If you are working in a test wiki, give me the URL. If you working in Wikimedia's Git repo or some other public source repo, i'll just install it on my local test wiki.
-- Amir Elisha Aharoni · אָמִיר אֱלִישָׁע אַהֲרוֹנִי http://aharoni.wordpress.com “We're living in pieces, I want to live in peace.” – T. Moore
Thanks and much respect for all the hard translation/i18n work that goes on to make MediaWiki a world class piece of software.
Harry
-- Harry Burt (User:Jarry1250) GSoC 2012 participant
Translators-l mailing list Translators-l@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/translators-l
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