Introducing Localize, the New Localisation Library for Elixir

Localize is designed as an advanced localisation library for the Elixir programming language, serving as an evolution from the previous ex_cldr library, specifically version 3.0. Its development is currently ongoing, with an anticipated release before the end of March 2026. Some of the key features include the elimination of a traditional 'backend' architecture, use of :persistent_term for storing CLDR data, and a transition to runtime locale loading without requiring compile-time configuration. Additionally, the library aims to simplify packaging by separating web-oriented and SQL-oriented modules into their own respective libraries. While it will not serve as a direct drop-in replacement, its public API will closely resemble that of its predecessor, with significant changes made primarily in backend handling. The community is encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions via GitHub discussions.