apache / apache/netbeans

Add Lao (lo) language support for Apache NetBeans

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Description

### Description

Hi NetBeans Team,

I would like to request and contribute to the addition of Lao (lo) language support for Apache NetBeans. Currently, there is no Lao localization available.

I am an active open-source contributor (previously contributed to Godot Engine, Debian, and various other projects) and I'm ready to translate the .properties files for the NetBeans IDE.

I have two questions:

1.Since account creation on translate.apache.org is currently prohibited, how can I obtain the latest translation templates?
2.Should I submit the translated files via a GitHub Pull Request or is there a preferred internal process for localization?

I want to help Laotian students and developers access this great IDE in our native language.

Best regards,
Bone NI (@bounkirdni-2025)

https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/godot-engine/-/lo/#translation

### Use case/motivation

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### Related issues

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### Are you willing to submit a pull request?

No

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Research direction

Start by determining how Apache NetBeans distributes its .properties translation templates and whether translate.apache.org or a GitHub pull request is the supported entry point. Done means Lao (lo) translations are prepared and submitted through the project's accepted localization process.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
internationalization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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