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Dec 10, 2025
8 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

The Hidden Costs of Manual Localization: When Scaling Breaks Everything

Most localization workflows work fine at small scale. Then something breaks. Here's why scaling manual processes fails, and how to build systems that grow.

#localization#scaling#workflow
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Nov 18, 2025
5 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

Localization and AI: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Human Element

AI and machine translation are transforming localization, but they introduce new challenges. Here's what you need to know about the intersection of AI and localization engineering.

#localization#AI#automation
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Oct 22, 2025
7 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

CI/CD for Localization: Integrating Translations into Development Pipelines

Localization is too often a separate process from development. Learn how to build CI/CD pipelines that treat translations as first-class citizens alongside code.

#localization#ci-cd#devops
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Sep 14, 2025
3 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

The Intersection of Localization and Development: Why Developers Need Localization Expertise

Localization isn't an afterthought—it's a technical discipline that demands deep integration with development. Here's why treating it as such transforms your global products.

#localization#development#engineering
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Jun 20, 2025
5 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

Python for Localization: Automating Away Manual Work

Python is one of the most powerful tools for localization engineers. Here's how to leverage it to eliminate manual work and scale your workflows.

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Jan 15, 2025
7 min read
Ioannis Ouzounis

Beyond Python: Automation Tools for Localization at Scale

Python is powerful, but it's not the only solution. Discover VBA, PowerShell, Make/Zapier, and other automation tools that solve localization workflow challenges across different contexts.

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