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How Lingo.dev is reimagining i18n in React with Max Prilutskiy

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Jul 24, 2025
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Max Prilutskiy
Max Prilutskiy, co-founder and CEO of lingo.dev, shares insights on automating multilingual support in React applications with the lingo.dev compiler. He discusses how this powerful open-source tool leverages AI and abstract syntax trees (ASTs) to streamline localization processes. The conversation includes the challenges of internationalization, offering build-time translations, and the unique ability to see instant updates in React components. Max also clarifies common misconceptions about AI in localization, emphasizing efficient user experiences.
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INSIGHT

Automated i18n at Build Time

  • Lingo.dev compiler automates internationalization by analyzing React code at build time to insert translations without manual string extraction or refactoring.
  • It uses AI to generate translations, eliminating traditional complexities of i18n workflows in React apps.
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JSX Wrapping Signals Translatability

  • Translatable text must be inside JSX for Lingo.dev compiler to detect and translate it automatically.
  • Wrapping text literals in React fragments or HTML elements signals what should be localized, simplifying detection.
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AST Powers Translation Extraction

  • Abstract syntax trees (ASTs) allow the compiler to treat code as complex data, enabling precise extraction and manipulation of translatable strings.
  • ASTs support custom data attributes for translation control, making localization integration cleaner and more configurable.
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