Question 1

How do I change the language in my iOS app without restarting using Localize?

Accepted Answer

Call Localize.update(language: 'fr') to switch languages at runtime. For UI updates, implement a notification observer for localizeChangeNotification to refresh strings, as shown in the README's viewDidLoad example.

Question 2

Localize or Apple's NSLocalizedString for iOS?

Accepted Answer

Localize offers easier storyboard integration and built-in pluralization, while NSLocalizedString is Apple's native solution with better system compatibility. Choose Localize for UIKit convenience, but NSLocalizedString for minimal dependencies and standard compliance.

Question 3

How to use JSON files for localization with Localize?

Accepted Answer

Create JSON files named like 'lang-en.json' with nested keys, then configure Localize to use the JSON provider. The README provides examples for structure and API calls like localize(dictionary:).

Question 4

Can I use Localize with SwiftUI?

Accepted Answer

Localize is designed for UIKit and storyboards, so it doesn't have built-in SwiftUI support. You might need to wrap its functionality in custom views or use alternatives better suited for SwiftUI.

Question 5

How to handle pluralization with Localize in Swift?

Accepted Answer

Define plural keys in your JSON or .strings file with categories like 'zero' and 'one', then use 'people'.pluralize(value: count) to retrieve the correct string based on the count, as illustrated in the pluralize section.

Question 6

Is Localize compatible with CocoaPods and Carthage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Localize supports CocoaPods, Carthage, and Swift Package Manager. Installation steps are detailed in the README, including Podfile and Cartfile configurations for different Swift versions.

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