Is there a way in C# to have the compiler enforce that users use
Resource Strings?
Say I have a logging subsystem, and I want make sure that the only
string values that get logged come from a resource file, can I do
that?
I know I can use:
static void LogWarning(stri ng val)
{
...
string toLog = ResourceManager .GetString(val) ;
}
But that is problematic: At compile time, I have no idea if val
exists.
I can also use:
static void LogWarning(stri ng msg)
{
....
}
LogWarning(Erro rStrings.ThisIs MyError);
But nothing stops users of this log system from passing in a hardcoded
string into my LogWarning method.
Ideally I want something that is strongly typed, but can't be
overloaded with a string.
Any ideas? 1 1684
* Alan wrote, On 28-6-2007 21:56:
Is there a way in C# to have the compiler enforce that users use
Resource Strings?
Say I have a logging subsystem, and I want make sure that the only
string values that get logged come from a resource file, can I do
that?
I know I can use:
static void LogWarning(stri ng val)
{
...
string toLog = ResourceManager .GetString(val) ;
}
But that is problematic: At compile time, I have no idea if val
exists.
I can also use:
static void LogWarning(stri ng msg)
{
...
}
LogWarning(Erro rStrings.ThisIs MyError);
But nothing stops users of this log system from passing in a hardcoded
string into my LogWarning method.
Ideally I want something that is strongly typed, but can't be
overloaded with a string.
Any ideas?
There is an FxCop rule to enforce this, if you're using Visual Studio
Team System Developer or Suite you can enforce these rules before check-ins.
There is no way however to make every string parameter unsuitable for a
strings. You can make a resource file type safe in .NET 2.0. If you open
a resource file and look in the information/message tab there should be
a link there to generate a typed class for that specific resource file.
If you're still using .NET 1.1 you can use the String Resource Tool. But
I don't know where it moved to with the close down of Got Dot Net.
Here's a post about it: http://blogs.msdn.com/scottdensmore/...08/436867.aspx
I hope this helps,
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