Next.js 13 App Directory & i18n – Full Tutorial

Welcome to our full tutorial on creating a Next.js 13 app directory with i18n support. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up a multi-language app directory in Next.js using the i18n library.

Step 1: Install Next.js

First, make sure you have Node.js and npm installed on your machine. Then, install Next.js by running the following command:

npm install next

Step 2: Create a new Next.js project

Create a new directory for your project and navigate to it in your terminal. Then, run the following command to create a new Next.js project:

npx create-next-app@13 my-app

Step 3: Install i18n support

Next, install the i18n library by running the following command in your project directory:

npm install next-translate

Step 4: Create language files

Create language files for each language you want to support in your app. For example, create a `en.json` file for English and a `fr.json` file for French. Add key-value pairs for each string you want to localize.

Step 5: Implement i18n in your Next.js app

Modify your Next.js app to support i18n by following the instructions in the Next-translate documentation. You’ll need to modify your pages, components, and API routes to support multiple languages.

Step 6: Test your multi-language app

Once you’ve implemented i18n in your Next.js app, test it by switching between languages and making sure the correct strings are displayed based on the selected language.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully created a multi-language app directory in Next.js with i18n support. You can now localize your app for different languages and provide a better user experience for international users.