Ananta Raj Mishra is a passionate advocate of Open Source software and has been actively engaged with it, especially WordPress, since the very beginning of his career. His love for Open Source is evident in his work as the Chief Technology Officer at Astranix Technologies Pvt. Ltd (https://astranix.com). Ananta thrives on involvement in various stages of digital projects, from ideation and conceptualization to design and front-end development, making him a versatile professional.
Beyond his role at Astranix, Ananta is deeply committed to giving back to the WordPress community. He is currently contributing to the WordPress Polyglots Team with the mission to make WordPress fully accessible to the Nepali-speaking audience by making WordPress translated 100% to Nepali. His passion for Open Source and his desire to empower others with digital knowledge make him an inspiring figure in the tech world.
Speaker Type: National
WordPress.org Profile: @anantamishra
Session Title: Translating WordPress into Nepali: A Voyage of Localization and Inclusivity
Session Description:
In this engaging session, Ananta Mishra will take you on a transformative journey of Nepali translation within the WordPress ecosystem. As a dedicated member of the WordPress Nepali Polyglot team, Ananta has witnessed the immense power of community-driven translations. Throughout the talk, he’ll highlight the significance of localization, empowering diverse communities to express themselves in their native languages and creating an inclusive web experience.
Ananta will unveil the impressive accomplishments of the WordPress Nepali Polyglot team, showcasing their expertise in translating core WordPress, themes, plugins, and documentation. He’ll share how their teamwork and determination have overcome challenges, making the WordPress platform more accessible to Nepali speakers. As a General Translation Editor, Ananta will share valuable insights into translation strategies, quality assurance, and effective collaboration. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to improve their own localization efforts.Furthermore, Ananta will encourage active participation from the audience, explaining how they can become translators, validators, or reviewers, thereby contributing to the vibrant Nepali WordPress community.In addition to the local impact, Ananta will explore the broader implications of open-source localization, preserving linguistic and cultural heritage while empowering local communities worldwide.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join Ananta at WordCamp Kathmandu and ignite your passion for localization, unlocking the true power of WordPress, one translation at a time.
Session Type: Long
Presentation Language: Nepali