Load default language before other languages?

[naderman]

We created a patch [1] for Forumatic to allow us to use incomplete language files without errors or missing output. Instead english is displayed in these places. The patch could be adjusted to load the default board language instead. At the same time this is a lot of overhead if the chosen language is actually complete, since both languages are completely loaded (although not kept in memory, since values overwrite each other). Do you think this is something we should add to phpBB or should we rather stick to having "{ L_MISSING_VAR }" output and errors if a key is used directly in the code?

[1] https://github.com/naderman/forumatic-p ... lish.patch

[brunoais]

We could do a "cachy" thing with this.
We could try creating singular files with the result of merging both languages (the en and the other language) for each language.
Basically, do with lang files what you do with template files. Cache 'em
I don't know how correct that is but it's a solution. The extra space used does not seem to be a problem. What do you think?

[Oleg]

What prompted doing this patch in the first place?

[brunoais]

^
The missing values for the keys in the foreign language translations cause the key to be outputted instead of the value in english.

[Jocelyn79]

I like that idea of replacing missing values in the default language by the ones in english.
Does anyone know what are the effects on performance?

[brunoais]

^
I have a good clue on that. It's significant, if the forum is working for a medium or larger community.

[Oleg]

^
The missing values for the keys in the foreign language translations cause the key to be outputted instead of the value in english.

This much is obvious, the question is in what use cases does this situation arise?

[naderman]

Having added some language keys for a custom page in english, which I'd like to show up in english when using another language which I don't have a translation for yet.

[Jocelyn79]

The problem may also happen if you install a mod that adds new language keys.
Most mods deliver texts only in English, so unless you update all your other language files, "{L_MISSING_VAR}" will show when using a language other than English.

[MartinTruckenbrodt]

Hello,
I think this a very important feature request.
At least it should be used if there are additional MOD language files missing, At least this would be a great thing for the large add-ons like gallery, calendar and so on.

An older topic here to complete this topic about multi language (pack) boards: viewtopic.php?f=105&t=33528

Bye Martin