In today’s interconnected world, catering to your audience’s preferred language can be a game-changer for any online store. Customers are more likely to engage, navigate, and ultimately purchase when they can access information in their native tongue. Luckily, Magento 2 offers built-in multilingual support, allowing store owners to create a truly global experience.
But what about custom modules you develop? As a responsible developer, it’s crucial to consider internationalization from the start. Magento’s golden rule states: wrap all output strings with the __() function to enable translation.
But manually collecting all these strings from various files and creating a CSV file sounds tedious, right? Fear not! There’s a much simpler way:
bin/magento i18n:collect-phrases
This magical command scans your entire module, identifies all strings wrapped in __(), and neatly organizes them into a CSV file. No more manual hunting!
Here’s how it works:
- Open your terminal and navigate to your Magento root directory.
- Run the command, specifying the output path and module directory:
php bin/magento i18n:collect-phrases -o app/code/Webficial/Core/i18n/en_US.csv app/code/Webficial/Core/
-odefines the output path for your CSV file (replace with your desired location).- The last argument specifies the module directory where the strings reside.
That’s it! Sit back and relax while the command does its magic, creating a CSV file containing all translatable strings in your module.
Benefits of using this command:
- Saves time and effort: No more manual string hunting!
- Ensures completeness: Captures all translatable strings, reducing the risk of missing any.
- Improves accuracy: Eliminates the chance of typos or errors during manual entry.
Remember:
- The generated CSV file will contain two columns: one for the original string and another for the translated version (initially blank).
- You need to manually fill in the translated versions for each language you want to support.
Conclusion:
Ready to unlock global reach for your Magento modules? Embrace the power of bin/magento i18n:collect-phrases and make your creations accessible to a wider audience. Stay tuned for more useful Magento commands in future blog posts!
