Dev Tools · 1h ago
Don't Parse Progress Bars: Co-op Translator Splits UI from Events
Co-op Translator v0.20.0 separates its Rich-powered CLI progress bar from structured translation events to avoid fragile parsing by integrations. The change prevents display improvements from breaking automated systems that previously relied on console text. This design pattern ensures stable machine-readable state while keeping human-friendly output flexible.
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A smart architectural lesson: treating CLI output as an API is a trap, and Co-op Translator's fix is a model for any tool that serves both humans and automation.
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