What is automated translation updates and how do they work?

[David James]

I recently came across the term 'automated translation updates' while researching website localization tools. Can anyone explain what this means and how it actually works in practice?

 

[markshelton]

Automated translation updates refer to the process of automatically updating translated content whenever the original source content changes. Here's how they work:

1. Content Detection: The system monitors source text for changes.
2. Trigger Update: When a change is detected, it flags affected translations.
3. Machine Translation or Notification: It either re-translates automatically or notifies human translators.
4. Sync and Deployment: Updated translations are synced and published.

These systems help keep multilingual content consistent and up to date across platforms.