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cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/1927197

Hey everyone, check the Linguist

  • you can translate texts offline (with sent no one single byte to a Google and stay private)
  • a lot of features and flexible configuration
  • dictionary + history for learn languages
  • it is are hackable - you can write code to use your own translation service
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[–] jbrains@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Translation software is not grammar checking software. It doesn't improve the grammar of what was written in the original language. I've read a few things on the web over the years and there's a ton of terrible grammar from native writers.

To be frank, judging the quality of a translation plugin by the grammar of the landing page or of the announcement blog post reflects the ignorance of the judge. It smacks of wanting an excuse to tear down a stranger on the internet. And frankly, it's privileged bullshit.

The reaction of the extension's author tells me everything I need to know about them: "I did my best. If you'd like to submit some improvements, here's a link to the repository."

That is good practice.