Did You Know? You can link a resource from your git repo to an existing resource from your Transifex project

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Did you know that if you’ve already synced a resource in Transifex via your GitHub repository and a team member updates the source file, you don’t have to start from scratch in Transifex? That’s right, you can point to the new file in your repo without losing any existing translations or duplicated efforts. Here’s how you can maintain seamless synchronization and keep all your hard work intact:

  1. Locate Your Resources: Find the resources you want to sync in your chosen GitHub repository and branch. Take note of the path for each resource, such as:
  • Repository name: e.g., transifex/GitHub-Transifex-Integration
  • Branch name: e.g., master
  • Full path of the resource: e.g., source/product_A.json
  1. Construct a Temporary Text: Create a temporary text using this pattern:

github#{full_repo_name}#{branch_name}#{source_file_path}

For example:

github#transifex/GitHub-Transifex-Integration#master#source/product_A.json

  1. Generate Hash: Use an MD5 hash generator to create a hash for the constructed text. For instance, the generated hash might look like: 4e18446ca9ed69e98e4846aca5a1d816. (Tip: You can use online generators for this step.)

  2. Edit Resource Settings: Finally, edit the settings of each resource in Transifex and add the generated hash as a slug.

With these simple steps, you can ensure smooth synchronization between your existing Transifex resources and GitHub, streamlining your localization process and maintaining consistency across platforms.

Try it and give us your feedback!

We can’t wait for you to try out this seamless method of updating resources! Dive in, link your updated GitHub files to Transifex, and see how effortlessly your work flows. Your feedback is crucial to us—it helps us refine our tools and support your localization journey even better.

So, don’t hesitate to give it a try, and share your experiences or any challenges you face. Remember, we’re here not just to assist, but to ensure you excel in connecting with your global audience. Let’s make localization smoother and more effective together!