Hi Babylon.js Team and Community,
I would like to propose adding official Chinese translations for the Babylon.js website and core documentation.
Reasoning:
China has the largest developer population in the world (over 10 million developers). Many of them are interested in Web 3D but face a language barrier when learning Babylon.js.
An official Chinese translation would significantly lower the entry barrier, accelerate adoption, and attract more contributors from the Chinese-speaking community.
While community-driven translations exist, they often lag behind or become outdated. An official, maintained version would ensure consistency and quality.
Proposed Approach:
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Use a community translation platform like Crowdin or Weblate.
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Start with the homepage and “Getting Started” guides, then expand to API references and advanced topics.
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I (and I believe many others) would be happy to volunteer and help with the translation work.
Questions for the Community:
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Does the team already have any plans or roadmap for i18n support?
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Is the community interested in collaborating on this effort? If so, what would be the best way to coordinate?
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Are there any technical constraints we should be aware of, such as how the documentation site is built and deployed? (e.g., static site generator, CI pipeline)
Looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts! 