loading resource file in class library and know which resource file to use

Question

I have a class library and was to add a resource file to it to support both English and Spanish.

Any tips as how I can do this? The language will be dictated by the user visiting the site. Would like to have to only load each resource file once and cache or set in static variable and avoid any overheads.

Answer 1

It should be already handled by .net engine, and it would choose to use the one according to currentUICulture or currentCulture. BTW, the resource is supposed to be compiled into DLL so it is not possible to "Choose" since the file is not existed in the final compilation.

Answer 2

Since you mentioned a user visiting your site, I'm assuming you're using ASP.NET. As such, you should read these MSDN articles for information about localization of resources in your ASP.NET application. If you're simply developing an offline application (without ASP.NET), read these articles. In fact, it wouldn't hurt to read all of them.