In our increasingly interconnected world, creating applications that work seamlessly across diverse languages and regions is more critical than ever. Many projects overlook globalization until it’s too late, resulting in costly and time-consuming retrofitting efforts. This workshop will equip you with the practical knowledge and tools needed to address globalization from the start, saving your team time, money, and frustration.

In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you'll dive deep into the fundamentals of globalization and internationalization. You’ll learn how to correctly handle numbers, dates, and time formats to ensure smooth localization for different regions. Beyond that, we’ll cover how to effectively manage user-facing text by preparing resource files, refactoring strings into these resources, and applying advanced string globalization techniques. These skills will set you on the path to creating applications that users across the globe will find intuitive and easy to use.

This workshop isn’t just theoretical—you will leave with tangible results. Bring your laptop and any relevant work projects to immediately implement what you’ve learned. By the end of the session, you’ll have a solid foundation to continue globalizing your projects back at your workplace.

You'll also discover how to streamline the process of string translation, making it faster, easier, and more cost-effective. Additionally, we will cover how to optimize your development workflow by configuring the .editorConfig file to identify and resolve globalization-related issues seamlessly.

By the conclusion of this workshop, you'll be prepared to build applications that cater to a global audience, improving accessibility, user experience, and market reach. The best part? This workshop is application-agnostic—whether you're working on a web app, desktop software, or mobile solution, the skills you acquire are universally applicable.

Pre-Workshop Instructions:
• Bring your laptop and any relevant work or personal projects that you want to globalize (mandatory).
• Ensure you have Visual Studio 2022 installed and updated to the latest version.
• Make sure your Azure account is set up and ready for use.

Join this hands-on workshop to master the art of building applications that thrive across languages and regions. Learn how to address globalization from the start, saving time and reducing costs. We’ll cover best practices for handling dates, times, numbers, and user-facing text, as well as advanced string globalization techniques. Bring your laptop and work on real projects, applying what you’ve learned to immediately enhance your applications. By the end, you’ll be equipped with practical tools and a solid foundation for globalizing your software, regardless of platform.