Localization Readiness Auditv0.1.1

A product manager prepares a React-based SaaS web app for Japanese (ja-JP) launch. The audit evaluates string externalization, ICU message format, date/number formatting, and UI expansion, flagging blockers like hardcoded strings and missing plural rules before vendor engagement.

An engineering lead audits an iOS and Android mobile app for Arabic (ar-SA) launch, focusing on RTL layout, bidirectional text handling, and string externalization. Findings include reversed UI components and misconfigured text alignment.

A globalization manager assesses a set of REST APIs returning user-facing messages for German (de-DE) and French (fr-FR) locales. The audit reviews error message externalization, ICU formatting, and locale-aware sorting, identifying missing gettext implementations.

A DevRel engineer audits a marketing site built with Next.js for Spanish (es-ES) and Portuguese (pt-BR). The audit covers content externalization, date formats, and legal disclaimers, flagging hardcoded currency symbols and untranslated legal text.

A QA lead evaluates a Unity game for Korean (ko-KR) release, examining string externalization, Unicode encoding, and UI expansion. Findings include text truncation due to character width and missing CJK font support.

Clients pay a flat fee per audit scope (single product surface). Revenue scales with number of audits delivered, suitable for consultancies or specialized l10n firms.

Teams subscribe for recurring audits (monthly/quarterly) as part of a localization readiness program. Includes priority scheduling and follow-up checks.

A self-service tool that automates parts of the audit (e.g., scanning code repos for hardcoded strings). Users pay per scan or via tiered subscription.