Localization VS Globalization Testing

The key aspects of Localization Testing and Globalization Testing along with the testing focus and strategies for each:

Aspect	Localization Testing	Globalization Testing
Definition	Adapting a product or content to a specific locale or market.	Designing and developing a product that can be easily adapted to various languages and regions without requiring major changes.
Testing Focus	- Language and Content: Verify accurate translation and cultural appropriateness of text, labels, and content.	- Unicode Support: Ensure the application can handle and display characters from different languages using Unicode.
	- Date and Time Formats: Confirm alignment with the standards of the target locale.	- Input Methods: Test compatibility with different keyboard layouts and input methods.
	- Numeric Formats: Check adherence to local conventions for currency, decimals, etc.	- Time Zone and Currency Support: Verify adaptation to different time zones and currency formats.
	- Cultural Sensitivity: Confirm culturally acceptable use of images, symbols, and colors.	- Boundary Testing: Check for issues related to character length.
	- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.	- Compatibility Testing: Ensure seamless functioning on different operating systems and browsers.
Testing Strategies	- Manual Testing: Conduct language-specific testing with native speakers.	- Automation Testing: Simulate different language settings using automation tools to verify correct UI display.
	- Test the application in different locales for cultural or regional issues.	- Automate date, time, and numeric format testing for consistency across locales.
	- Automation Testing: Automate date, time, and numeric format testing.	- Compatibility Testing: Test on different devices and platforms for a consistent user experience.
	- Compatibility Testing: Test on different devices and platforms.	- Cross-Browser Testing: Identify localization-related issues through testing on various browsers.
	- Performance Testing: Evaluate performance under different language and region settings.	- Security Testing: Check for security vulnerabilities related to language input and localized content.
	- Security Testing: Check for security vulnerabilities related to localized content.	- User Experience Testing: Conduct usability testing with users from different regions to identify cultural preference or user expectation issues.
Benefits	- Ensures accurate translation and cultural appropriateness.	- Enables easy adaptation to different languages and regions.