Codemod, Internationalization Software, and Conquering i18n with Alex Bit & Mo Mohebifar

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Alex Bit and Mo Mohebifar, Co-Founders of Codemod, to explore the challenges and solutions in software internationalization. From managing large-scale code transformations to preventing regression issues, discover how Codemod's innovative approach combines AI and compiler technologies to streamline the internationalization process.

What You’ll Learn

The challenges of internationalization campaigns
How AI complements traditional internationalization tools and processes
Codemod's unique approach to handling complex internationalization scenarios
Best practices for technical leaders starting their first internationalization initiative

Alex is the Co-founder and CEO of Codemod, bringing vast experience from his six-year tenure at Meta where he built automation platforms serving 70+ engineering teams. A passionate advocate for the future of software development and developer tools, Alex specializes in making code migrations and internationalization more efficient and accessible. His work at Codemod focuses on automating tedious coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on innovation while making enterprise-grade migration tools available to the broader development community.

Mo serves as CTO and Co-founder of Codemod, with over a decade of experience in building transpilers and code modification tools. Known for creating Lebab (an ES5 to ES6 modernization tool), VDAC, and React Forget, Mo brings deep technical expertise in code transformation and internationalization automation. His experience leading internationalization efforts at Brex has shaped Codemod's approach to making complex code migrations more manageable and efficient for development teams worldwide.

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