Translating

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title: Translating

Thank you for considering contributing a translation to this project. I know it takes a lot of time and effort and I try to make it as easy as possible. The WebExtension translations are now handled automatically, so you only need to translate the standard POT file.

Consider subscribing to the Translation Thread to be notified of changes and updates. I usually give notice before the next release, and you can ask for more time to get your translation into the next release.

Getting setup

To contribute a translation you'll need a GitHub account, git, meson and a translation program like POEdit. Once you have everything, create a fork on Github:

Then clone your fork with git and setup the project with meson:

$ git clone https://github.com/<your_username>/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect.git
$ meson gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect _build

Creating a Translation

1. Ensure the translation template is updated and aligned:

   git -C gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect pull
   ninja -C _build org.gnome.Shell.Extensions.GSConnect-pot
   ninja -C _build org.gnome.Shell.Extensions.GSConnect-update-po

2. Use a program such as POEdit to create a new translation for your language from gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect/po/org.gnome.Shell.Extensions.GSConnect.pot.

   Save your translation in gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect/po/ and make sure the language code for your translation is in gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect/po/LINGUAS. For example, if your translation is named fr.po it should have fr on its own line:

   es
   fr
   pl
   

3. To test your translation install the extension and restart Gnome Shell:

   ninja -C _build install-zip

   If you are using X11/Xorg you can restart Gnome Shell with Alt + F2 then restart. If you are using Wayland you must restart your session.

4. When you're happy with your translation, commit the changes and push them to your fork:

   cd gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
   git commit -a -m "Add/update French translation"
   git push

5. Then open a new Pull Request from your fork at https://github.com/<your_username>/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect.