WordForge is a project that attempts to simplify the process of localisation of Software. It is developed with Free and Open Source software in mind, but its process and tools are also applicable to other types of software.
The WordForge project uses standard data formats (PO, XLIFF) and localisation process data to improve the efficiency of translators and keep tight control of technical aspects of translation, while staying away from other technical issues of localisation not related to translation (such as source code modification).
WordForge takes the Translate Toolkit and Pootle to new heights. The project is designed to enhance these tools so that they are more compliant with the LISA standards. We are also implementing some missing functionality to the Toolkit. Pootle will act as a localisation management system.
Our end objective is to make it easier for new teams to start localising and to use tools to help us improve the quality of localised software.
The wordforge project is funded by the Open Society Institute.