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Author Re: [PHP-DOC] Regarding translating PHP Doc to Arabic language
Philip Olson

2007-10-30, 7:02 pm

> The Arabic PHP Documentation list is like dead. No one is working
> or doing anything. Nothing has been translated so far. Salah Faya
> started the list and tried to start a team to translate the php
> documentation but it failed. He couldn't find enough people willing
> to help in translating the documentation. However, now I'm trying
> to help him to start over setting up the team and I have some
> question.


And it was nice to see a lengthy discussion take place on the doc-ar@
list.

> What programs do other teams use to manage the translation?


Most people either use the following revcheck tool or run one locally:

http://doc.php.net/php/revcheck.php

So for AR:

http://doc.php.net/php/ar/revcheck.php

See also:

http://doc.php.net/php/dochowto/chapter-translation.php

> What is the average team size of other teams?


As an observer, it's the amount of time that matters because team
sizes vary from 0-50 with the most successful translation (JA)
essentially having one (Masahiro) person. Felipe recently started
work on pt_BR and is basically catching it up by himself. BG has
about three active people. And it's difficult to know the size of a
team considering most people are inactive. So, while it may seem
overwhelming to catch up a translation from 1% to 100%... once there
it should be smooth sailing :-)

> I'm also requesting a CVS account to help and contribute on the
> translation if possible. I have been using PHP since 2002-2003 as a
> freelancer developer. I'm currently a student in computer
> engineering in Kuwait University, 3rd year, and I work part time as
> a programmer and research assistance in my university.


Please apply for an account via the form and it'll be approved.

Regards,
Philip
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