# Launchpad

> This is the documentation for Canonical Launchpad, an open source platform that
> enables open source developers to collaborate with others to build and publish open
> source software.


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## Pages in this subsection

- [Translations](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/index.html.md): Translations reference for Launchpad covering language guidelines, licensing, permissions, etc.
- [Translating your software](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/software-translation/index.html.md): Reference guide for managing software translations in Launchpad.
- [Translation guidelines](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translation-guidelines/index.html.md): Reference guide for adding translation guidelines for your project.
- [Language-specific translation guides](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/language-specific-guides/index.html.md): Language-specific translation guides for translators using Launchpad Translations.
- [Choosing a permissions policy](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/permissions-policies/index.html.md): Reference for permissions policies for Launchpad translations.
- [Translation import policy](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translation-import-policy/index.html.md): Translation import policy reference for uploading and synchronizing translation files in Launchpad projects.
- [Launchpad translators group](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translators-group/index.html.md): Launchpad translators group reference covering team structure, membership, permissions, and translation coordination.
- [Translations licensing FAQ](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translations-licensing/index.html.md): Translations licensing frequently asked questions covering copyright, licensing requirements, and legal considerations.
- [Plural forms information for languages](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/language-plural-forms/index.html.md): Plural forms reference for different languages in Launchpad translations including grammar rules.
- [Reusing packaged translations](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/reusing-packaged-translations/index.html.md): Understanding when to reuse a translation.
- [PO templates](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/po-templates/index.html.md): PO templates reference for gettext translation files.
- [Launchpad project translation best practices](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translation-best-practices/index.html.md): Launchpad translation best practices for project maintainers.
- [Translation sharing and suggestions](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/user/reference/translations/translation-sharing-and-suggestions/index.html.md): Translation sharing and suggestions in Launchpad for reusing translations.

## Optional

- [Top-level llms.txt](https://ubuntu.com/docs/launchpad/llms.txt): Complete documentation index.