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# init(stringLiteral:)

Creates a language code from an identifier as a string literal.

```
init(stringLiteral value: String)
```

## Parameters

`value`

A two-letter ISO 639-1 or three-letter ISO 639-2 code, such as `en` for English. You can also use a code of your own choice for a custom language.

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