GSoC Week 2 — Languages, UX & 40 Failing Tests

This week was a rollercoaster from fine-tuning user experience to modernizing an entire codebase for localization. Here’s what went down:

Smoother Profile Updates – Better UX, Better You

Started off with some subtle yet powerful changes to the update profile feature:

Improved UX
Faster suggestions
Cleaner and more intuitive interface

It’s always amazing how a few thoughtful tweaks can enhance the overall user journey.

Hello, World – In Multiple Languages!

Next up: Multi-language support
We initially had two .arb files – Hindi & English. I added a language toggle in the sidebar and... it worked! Well, kind of. 😅

Turns out it only translated user static strings.

One conversation with Hardik later, I realized what I actually needed to do — modernize the entire codebase for true localization.

Modernizing the Codebase – Line by Line

And so began the mission:

Went file by file, line by line, transforming static text into translatable resources

Every page I touched started speaking a new language — it was oddly satisfying

Faced multiple hiccups — including spending 45 minutes debugging a missing comma in an .arb file (yes, just a comma 🫠)

Eventually, the transformation was complete:

From static strings to notifications, from error messages to button labels everything now speaks your chosen language!

40 Tests Failed… and I’m Weirdly Happy About It

Just out of curiosity, I ran flutter test — now my new hobby.

Boom 💥 — 40 test cases failed!

Why? Because even the test files needed localization updates.
So, that’s what I’m tackling next. Let’s just say, this week kept me very awake 😄

A Quick Shoutout to Crowdin

As I was exploring translations, I checked out Crowdin, a localization management platform already set up by Aboo.

Crowdin is a super helpful tool that simplifies collaboration between developers and translators. It keeps all translations organized, syncs with the codebase, and makes the whole process scalable.