What is ICU MessageFormat used for?
ICU MessageFormat handles localization text patterns such as placeholders, plural and select rules, and locale-aware number, date, and time output.
ICU MessageFormat FAQ
Quick answers for common ICU syntax and localization workflow questions.
How do I validate ICU syntax?
Use the ICU validator to check single messages or JSON translation bundles for syntax and runtime formatting errors.
How do I build locale-specific plural templates?
Open plural rules and target template to generate required categories per language before translation.