Translator

Module for handling language translations.

This module provides functionality for translating messages into different languages based on loaded translation files. It supports various locales configured through the ‘locales’ directory. Translations are accessed using keys defined in these files.

Dependencies:

• os: Operating system interface for file operations.

• json: Module for parsing JSON files used for translation storage.

Classes:

• Translator:

  A class to handle language translations based on loaded translation files.

- local

The default language locale.

Type:

str

- __init__(local="en")

Initializes the Translator with a default locale and loads translation files.

- _load_translations()

Loads translation files from the ‘locales’ directory.

- translate(msg_key, **kwargs)

Translates a message key to the appropriate language string.

Usage:

This module is designed to be used as a utility for translating messages and text in different languages. It relies on a structured directory of JSON files for translations. Ensure that the ‘locales’ directory contains JSON files with appropriate translations before using this module.

class modules.translator.Translator

Bases: object

Translator class to handle language translations.

local

The default language locale.

Type:

str

__init__(local='en')

Initializes the Translator with a default locale and loads translation files.

Parameters:

local (str) – The default language locale. Default is ‘en’.

translate(msg_key, **kwargs)

Translates a message key to the appropriate language string.

Parameters:

• msg_key (str) – The key for the message to translate.

• **kwargs – Additional arguments to format the translated message.

Returns:

The translated and formatted message string.

Return type:

str