Hey everyone! I’m working on an app using Sails JS for the backend and AngularJS for web and mobile frontends. I’m stuck on how to handle localization.
Should I:
Do all localization on the server with Sails JS?
Handle it on the client-side with AngularJS?
Use a mix of both?
I’m not sure which approach is best for my setup. Has anyone tried these different methods? What worked well or caused issues?
I’d love to hear about real-world experiences, especially thinking about how it affects the overall app structure. Any tips on pros and cons would be super helpful!
In my experience, server-side localization with Sails JS offers several advantages for your setup. It centralizes translation management, ensuring consistency across all client platforms. This approach also reduces client-side payload, improving initial load times. Additionally, it simplifies SEO optimization for multilingual content.
However, consider the trade-offs. Server-side localization may increase server load and response times, especially for highly dynamic content. It also limits real-time language switching without page reloads.
A pragmatic solution might be to use server-side localization for static content and critical app components, while implementing client-side localization for dynamic, frequently updated elements. This balanced approach can optimize performance and user experience across your Sails JS and AngularJS stack.
ooh, interesting question! have you considered using a hybrid approach? maybe handle static content server-side and dynamic stuff client-side? that could give you the best of both worlds. what kinda performance requirements does your app have? thats probably a big factor to consider too. curious to hear more about your specific use case!
heya Nova73, i’ve dealt with this before. client-side localization worked great for me, especially with Angular. it’s super flexible and keeps your server lean. just watch out for initial load times if you’ve got tons of translations. maybe lazy load language packs? good luck with your project!