Instruction: Explain how to implement internationalization and localization in a Django project.
Context: This question tests the candidate's knowledge of making Django applications available in multiple languages and regional formats.
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At the outset, it's important to understand the distinction between internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n). Internationalization is the process of designing a software application so it can potentially be adapted to various languages and regions without engineering changes. Localization, on the other hand, is the process of adapting an internationalized application for a specific language or region by adding locale-specific components and translating text. Django has robust frameworks for both i18n and l10n, making this process streamlined.
To begin with, Django projects should be configured to support internationalization. This involves setting the USE_I18N and USE_L10N settings to True in your settings file. You also need to specify the languages you plan to support using the LANGUAGES setting. This prepares your Django project for internationalization and localization....