
Internationalization
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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:

* ``gettext`` --- Multilingual internationalization services
  * GNU **gettext** API
  * Class-based API
    * The ``NullTranslations`` class
    * The ``GNUTranslations`` class
    * Solaris message catalog support
    * The Catalog constructor
  * Internationalizing your programs and modules
    * Localizing your module
    * Localizing your application
    * Changing languages on the fly
    * Deferred translations
  * Acknowledgements
* ``locale`` --- Internationalization services
  * Background, details, hints, tips and caveats
  * For extension writers and programs that embed Python
  * Access to message catalogs