Strategies for Language Support in Browser-based Applications

Presentation Type: Lightning Talk (5 minutes)

Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Intended Audience: GIS User, GIS Builder, GIS Developer, GIS Instructor, Student, Management, Other

Abstract

The Cook County Bureau of Technology’s GIS Division has made accessibility of its applications a cornerstone of development. One aspect of this is including language selection, particularly Spanish language support. Over the years we have tried a multitude of strategies to accommodate English and Spanish users. We will discuss translation methods using side-by-side translation, using parallel translated applications, the Language Switcher in ArcGIS Instant Apps, and custom solutions. Join us we discuss our failures, successes, and curious approaches to translate our applications.

Presenter(s)

Scott Maginity

GIS Tech Lead, Cook County Bureau of Technology, GIS Division

Scott Maginity has worked in GIS roles in several different industries including marketing and ad sales, data quality and management, civil service, and consulting. His most recent role is as GIS Tech Lead for Cook County Bureau of Technology’s GIS Division where he acts as an advisor and project lead for app development and enterprise architecture projects.

Sigfrido Gomez

GIS Developer, Cook County Bureau of Technology, GIS Division

Sigfrido is a professionally trained geographer with over a decade of experience in the geospatial field. His career spans a range of GIS roles with a strong specialization in geospatial programming. Currently serving as a GIS Developer for the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s GIS Division, he focuses on integrating applied geography with modern software development, effectively bridging spatial science and technology.