Hi, yesterday I tried to update the English dictionary that LT includes. The details are documented at https://github.com/languagetool-org/languagetool/issues/329 but in a nutshell: our spell checking is so complicated that the dictionary update didn't work.
We could really need a process that allows us to use hunspell dictionaries directly, without conversion to other formats. The original reason we don't use hunspell (or only parts of it) is that it's slow, especially when it comes to generating suggestions. Today I ran a test with hunspell 1.4.1 and LT, and it turns out LT is about 4-5 times faster. What could be a solution: A) Improve hunspell to be faster. We'd need someone who can do this and then we'd still rely on native code, which isn't what we want in Java (but we've lived with it for years now). B) Finally write a Java-based spell checker that can read hunspell dictionaries. The internet is full of spell checkers, but we need one with support for advanced features like compound words (important for German). C) I don't know, do you have an idea? If we cannot find a solution, the current situation will persist so that some dictionaries probably won't be updated. Regards Daniel This is the text for testing, full of typos (supposed to be German): Fgen Siex hxier Ixhren Txext eiwen. Klcken ie nch dr Prüung aug diw fatbig unteelegten Textstellwn. oder notzen Sie desen Teyt alls Beeispiel füür eein Paat Fwhler , diw LanguageTool erkwnnen ksnn: Ih wirde Ankst und banke. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Attend Shape: An AT&T Tech Expo July 15-16. Meet us at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA to explore cutting-edge tech and listen to tech luminaries present their vision of the future. This family event has something for everyone, including kids. Get more information and register today. http://sdm.link/attshape _______________________________________________ Languagetool-devel mailing list Languagetool-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/languagetool-devel