TeamAmaze / TeamAmaze/AmazeFileManager

Add context to string.xml for better translation

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Area-CodeHealth Area-Internationalization Issue-Task (low)
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Description

Describe the bug
Stuff like:

  • character limits
  • what view it will go on
  • if it should be a verb, adjective or noun
  • what the %s should will contain with examples

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the Android string.xml resources and reviewing entries where translators need character limits, UI placement, grammatical role, or %s placeholder details. Add translator-facing context for the affected strings, including placeholder examples where applicable, and verify that the resource files remain valid.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android
Domain
localization
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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