detect language from query params #160
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I've been asked to ensure that if the site is accessed via Thorium (application), the language is passed as a query parameter, and the site adapts accordingly and if the site is accessed directly from a browser without any query parameters, the site should infer the browser’s language. After trying several iterations (including basic conditions all the way to use of the localStorage) and considering how Hugo generates and manages pages, I don’t think it’s ultimately possible to implement this in a seamless way. A choice needs to be made between the language sent by Thorium and the browser's language. Despite my best efforts to account for both scenarios, I’ve run into an issue with manual language selection once on the site: my script overrides the manual changes, making it impossible to switch languages manually. I think the best solution is to leave things as they are currently. If the user accesses the site via Thorium, the app's language information is passed through. If they visit the site directly from a browser, the default version is English, and they’ll need to change it manually from the navigation bar if desired (which is the case for many websites). If anyone has an idea on how to reconcile all three approaches (Thorium language, browser language, and manual selection on the site), I'm all ears. |
Fixes #122