About Translation | Vue Router Documentation 🌍

Bridging language barriers - Making Vue Router accessible to developers worldwide!

🎯 Translation Initiative Overview

Welcome to the Vue Router documentation translation project! This initiative aims to make Vue Router's excellent documentation available to developers in their native languages, helping to lower the barrier to entry and foster a more inclusive global developer community.

🌟 Why Translation Matters

Accessibility for All

• Reach developers who are more comfortable learning in their native language
• Support educational institutions and coding bootcamps worldwide
• Foster diversity in the Vue.js ecosystem

Learning Efficiency

• Reduce cognitive load when learning complex concepts
• Enable faster onboarding for teams in non-English speaking regions
• Support better knowledge retention

📚 Current Translation Status

Language	Status	Progress	Maintainers
Chinese (简体中文)	✅ Active	95% Complete	Community Team
Spanish (Español)	🔄 In Progress	40% Complete	Volunteer Needed
Japanese (日本語)	🔄 In Progress	25% Complete	Volunteer Needed
Portuguese (Português)	📋 Planned	0%	Looking for Contributors
French (Français)	📋 Planned	0%	Looking for Contributors

🛠️ Contributing to Translations

🤝 How to Get Involved

We welcome contributions from developers worldwide! Here's how you can help:

For Experienced Translators

• Translate technical documentation sections
• Review and improve existing translations
• Help maintain translation quality standards

For Developers New to Translation

• Start with simpler sections like installation guides
• Focus on accuracy over literal translation
• Ask for help in the community Discord

For Language Experts

• Help establish translation guidelines
• Review cultural appropriateness
• Ensure technical accuracy

📋 Contribution Guidelines

Technical Accuracy First

# Good Translation
路由守卫 → Navigation Guards (技术准确)

# Avoid
路由守卫 → Route Watchmen (字面翻译不准确)

Maintain Consistency

• Use established technical terminology
• Follow Vue Router's official naming conventions
• Keep tone professional yet approachable

Cultural Considerations

• Adapt examples to be culturally relevant
• Use appropriate measurement units
• Consider local development practices

🔧 Translation Tools & Workflow

Recommended Tools

• GitHub - Version control and collaboration
• Markdown Editors - VS Code, Typora, etc.
• Translation Memory - Maintain consistency
• Glossary Management - Standardize terminology

Workflow Process

1. Identify Section to Translate
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2. Create Translation Branch
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3. Translate Content
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4. Technical Review
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5. Language Review
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6. Merge to Main

🌍 Language-Specific Guidelines

Chinese (简体中文) Guidelines

Technical Terminology

• Use established Chinese technical terms
• Maintain consistency with Vue.js Chinese documentation
• Balance accuracy with readability

Example Standards

Router → 路由器
Component → 组件
Route → 路由
Navigation → 导航
Guard → 守卫

General Translation Principles

Clarity Over Literalism

# Original
"Vue Router is the official router for Vue.js"

# Good Translation
"Vue Router 是 Vue.js 的官方路由解决方案"

# Avoid Literal Translation
"Vue Router 是 Vue.js 的官方路由器"

Maintain Technical Precision

• Preserve code examples exactly
• Keep API references unchanged
• Maintain technical accuracy above all

📊 Quality Assurance

Review Process

1. Self-Review - Translator checks their own work
2. Technical Review - Vue Router expert verifies accuracy
3. Language Review - Native speaker checks fluency
4. Community Feedback - Broader community input

Quality Metrics

• Accuracy - Technical information correctness
• Fluency - Natural language flow
• Consistency - Terminology and style alignment
• Completeness - No missing sections or content

🚀 Getting Started as a Translator

Prerequisites

• Technical Knowledge - Understanding of Vue Router concepts
• Language Skills - Fluency in both English and target language
• Git Experience - Basic familiarity with GitHub workflow

First Steps

1. Join the Community - Discord or forum participation
2. Start Small - Translate a simple section first
3. Seek Feedback - Ask for reviews from experienced translators
4. Build Consistency - Follow established patterns

Learning Resources

• Vue Router Official Documentation
• Translation Style Guide
• Community Discussion Forum

🤝 Community & Support

Communication Channels

• GitHub Discussions - Technical discussions and PR reviews
• Discord Server - Real-time collaboration and help
• Translation Meetings - Monthly sync-up calls

Recognition

Contributors are recognized through:

• GitHub Contributor Status
• Documentation Credits
• Community Shout-outs
• Special Contributor Badges

🔮 Future Plans

Upcoming Languages

• Korean (한국어) - High demand from Korean developer community
• Russian (Русский) - Growing Vue.js adoption in Russian-speaking regions
• German (Deutsch) - Strong developer community in German-speaking countries

Technical Improvements

• Automated Translation Tools - AI-assisted translation with human review
• Real-time Collaboration - Better tools for team translation
• Quality Metrics Dashboard - Track translation progress and quality

📞 Contact & Support

Getting Help

• Translation Questions - GitHub Issues with translation label
• Technical Questions - Vue Router Discord channel
• General Inquiries - Community forum

Join the Effort

Interested in contributing? Here's how to start:

1. Check Current Status - See what needs translation
2. Pick a Section - Choose something matching your skills
3. Submit a PR - Follow the contribution guidelines
4. Get Feedback - Learn and improve with community help

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🌍 Together We Build

Every translation contribution helps make Vue Router more accessible to developers worldwide. Your efforts help build a more inclusive and diverse developer ecosystem!

Ready to contribute? Check out our contribution guide and join the translation effort today! 🎉