Computer-assisted translation (CAT) and machine translation (MT)
What is computer-assisted translation (CAT) software? And how is it different from machine translation (MT) ?
Computer-assisted translation (CAT) software is a type of software that helps human translators to translate text more efficiently and accurately. They provide a variety of features such as translation memory (TM), terminology management, and quality assurance. CAT software store translations in a database, and when a sentence or phrase is encountered again, the tool suggests thSome readersWhy Termsoup divides source files into segments?
Why Termsoup divides source files into segments?
Termsoup, along with all CAT software, divide the source files into smaller segments, such as sentences or phrases, for several reasons:
Memory management: Dividing the source text into smaller segments makes it easier for the software to store and retrieve the translations from the translation memory (TM).
Translation consistency: By breaking the source text into smaller segments, the software can ensure that translations are cFew readersWhat is "timeout" in API connections
A metaphor: Order a cup of coffee
Imagine you are at a busy café, and you want to order a cup of coffee. You approach the counter and place your order with the barista. In this scenario, you can think of yourself as the client, the barista as the server, and the coffee order as the request you're making to the API.
Now, just like in an API connection, there is a certain expectation of how long it should take for the barista to prepare your coffee. If the café has a well-defined process,Few readers