I Built a Java Library to Transliterate Sinhala Text into Latin Characters

I have crafted an open-source Java library called Sinhala Transliterator. This tool converts Sinhala script into Latin characters using predefined mapping rules. For developers working with Sinhala text in Java applications, this library offers a straightforward way to incorporate transliteration features.

The library represents text in a different writing system without translating the meaning into English. For instance, the Sinhala script සිංහල becomes siṁhala when transliterated. The mapping includes Sinhala vowels, consonants, and diacritics.

To integrate the library, add the following dependency to your Maven pom.xml file:

```xml

dependency>

<groupId>io.github.iroshperera</groupId>

<artifactId>sinhala-transliterator</artifactId>

<version>1.1.0</version>

</dependency>

```

To use the library in your Java code, import the necessary class and create an instance of SinhalaToLatinTransliterator. Then, call the transliterate method with the Sinhala text as input. The expected output for the input text "සිංහල" is "siṁhala".

The potential uses for this library include displaying Latin-script versions of Sinhala text alongside the original script and testing Sinhala text-processing tools. However, it is essential to test the library with your specific application's text samples to ensure the output meets your requirements.

The Sinhala Transliterator project is available under the Apache License 2.0. I am open to feedback regarding transliteration accuracy, edge cases, and documentation. If you encounter any unexpected results, please open a GitHub issue with the input, actual output, and expected output.

Have you faced any challenges when working with Sinhala text in Java?