Loading Language Files

Trongate allows you to maintain a clean, professional application by separating your logic from your static text. The framework does not impose a single global file; instead, it encourages a structured directory system based on the principle of one subdirectory per language.

The Directory Protocol

To support multiple languages, you must create a dedicated subdirectory for every language your application supports. These directories are named using standard language codes (e.g., en, fr, es).

A typical structure within a module looks like this:

• modules/contact/language/en/phrases.php
• modules/contact/language/fr/phrases.php
• modules/contact/language/es/phrases.php

The load() Method

The load() method is used to fetch the translation array from the correct subdirectory. To ensure your code remains dynamic, use the {lang} placeholder:

Multi-Language Example: Thank You Page

In this scenario, we define the text for English, French, and Spanish. Notice that the language file must define an array named $phrases.

1. Language Files

English (en/phrases.php):

French (fr/phrases.php):

Spanish (es/phrases.php):

Controller and View (Separation of Concerns)

The controller prepares clean, simple variables for the view. This ensures the view is "dumb" and strictly concerned with output.

The Controller

The View