Localize - next generation localisation (ex_cldr v3.0)

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Localize is the next generation localisation library for Elixir. Think of it as ex_cldr version 3.0. The first version will be released before the end of March 2026 and is under active development.

The goals and objectives are documented on Github, with the headline objectives being:

  • No “backend” architecture, CLDR data will be stored in :persistent_term.
  • No compile-time configuration. Runtime all the way.
  • Dynamic loading of locales. No more compile-time configuration of supported locales.
  • Simplified library packaging. Localize will have everything except web-oriented and SQL oriented modules which will go in their own libraries.

Note this will not be a drop-in replacement. However the public API will be very very similar with the main breaking change being the removal of any backend argument.

Feedback, suggestions all very welcome either here, or on GitHub discussions.

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