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javaencodinginternationalization
user155525
user155525

Reputation:

What is the best encoding for buildin a multilingual java based web application, and why?

Just curious about the the encoding of files (the actual rendered pages). What encoding should they be in to support widest possible language space in a typical jsp type web application.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 496

Answers (3)

Stephen C
Stephen C

Reputation: 718816

The multilingual pages should be rendered in UTF-8 encoded to maximize the chances that the user's browser can display them correctly. This is a W3C recommendation.

Upvotes: 10

DeepNightTwo
DeepNightTwo

Reputation: 4951

UTF-8 supports all characters that could be used.

Upvotes: 1

Kevin Day
Kevin Day

Reputation: 16383

EBCDIC

Upvotes: 1

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