uutils / uutils/coreutils

UIoError messages are not translated

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Description

UIoError is a convenient way to create error messages if e.g. a file is not found.

However, the texts are hard coded and do not use the translate! macro.

Example:

$ export LANG=fr_FR.UTF-8
$ cargo run -- cksum --help // --> returns French help
$ cargo run -- cksum no_file // --> returns English error message

In error.rs 'impl Display for UIoError'.

Should the texts not come from via translate! localization?

Especially for @tertsdiepraam.

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Research direction

Start in error.rs at the impl Display for UIoError and inspect how the translate! macro is used elsewhere. Reproduce the LANG=fr_FR.UTF-8 example, then verify that UIoError messages use the localization path and appear translated rather than remaining in English.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cli, internationalization
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
68/100

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