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In the technology-enabled world of today, there is virtually no standardized language. The virtual world respects linguistic limitations of internet users. The new web applications have introduced a unique language of their own. Actually, the native language of the online viewer is set as the UI of the web app. The new PHP based sites do allow web developers to form multilingual interfaces for applications based on PHP language. There is no need for duplication of source code for each language separately. This trend has a good scope for current future internet users and web developers.

Codeignitor, a Robust Web Development Tool

CodeIgniter is the tool used by web developers to develop PHP applications supporting multiple languages. There are many web developer firms providing Codeigniter development services India. Many specialists work in such firms. The web developer must learn the basic skill of customizing the core functionality for creating such an application.

Procedure to create a web app based application

The process of web app creation is simple. The developer has to follow the steps carefully.

Configuration: The first step is the configuration of necessary files prior to using language support. The config file is in the application directory and contains the language option used to enter the default language.

Making Subfolders: Next, one has to go to application or language folder. In this folder, the developer can make subfolders for every different language. In each subfolder, he must create a file with suffix _lang.

Loading Files in Multiple Languages: Once the files are placed, the developer must load the language files. Then the developer must add the code to the controller’s_construct() function. The actual files where the user messages are to be stored in many different languages. These files are placed inside the application/language directory. For every language, the developer creates a separate directory. It is possible to have multiple language files inside a single language directory. The syntax for adding the code is as given under.
$this->lang->load(‘information’,’German ‘)

Storing messages: There are two ways for storing messages in files.

Index method: The developer can store messages in the files of the directory. The developer can organize files with messages using a related prefix for simplicity.

Controller method: Alternately, the developer can create separate message files for each controller. This method offers the convenience to the user that only required messages are loaded rather than an entire language file.

The Significance of Multi Language Enabled Web Apps

The process of developing multi language support for web applications is referred to as ‘interpersonalization’ . All modern web developers specialize in such multi-language enabled web apps. Such a new and smart trend in the virtual interface has helped in the dissemination of the core functionality web applications across all corners of the world, irrespective of linguistic barriers. This holds importance for nations where English is a second language including India. A client can contact CodeIgniter developers India to help him create such an application.