Re: [stellation-res] To what extent should literals be named?

[Dave Shields <shields@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Sep 04, 2002 at 06:56:58AM -0400, Jonathan Gossage wrote:
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> The two areas (commands and options) that you suggested that I look at both
> involve strings that are visible outside the program since they name
> commands and options that are or can be entered from the command line by a
> user. This makes these strings potential candidates for
> internationalization. Therefore I propose that we use the java facility for
> resource bundles and property files to manage these strings. This, in no
> way, commits you to actually do any internationalization, but it facilitates
> things if and when you decide to go in this direction.
> 
> With this approach the strings are accessed indirectly using keys that the
> Java resoure bundle support uses to lookup the required string based on the
> locale in effect. Note that the keys themselves are strings so I will be
> providing symbolic definitions for them.
> 

Do what you think best, keeping in mind Mark's observation that "half-measures" 
in this area can be confusing. It certainly would be nice to start work on
eventual internationalization support.

I see one of your e-mail addresses ends in 'ca', so along with Ringo we already have
at least two international users. I also share some interest in this, as a

United Empire Loyalist,
dave

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Dave Shields, IBM Research, shields@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.