Can I edit Resource file at runtime

Question

I have a WCF service, it response with JSON. I need to create a language file, which I can edit on production server. no problem if I will need to recycle App pool.

I was about to use Resource file, but I was worry that it is not editable by end user. I don't need to edit it pragmatically, the end user will edit it by opening the file in notepad without recompiling the application.

What do you suggest?

Thanks

Answer 1

Yes you can using the ResXResourceWriter class.

If you need to generate the Designer.cs file as well see this question Programmatically generate Designer.cs for resx file (ResXResourceWriter/ResXResourceReader)

If you need to modify the existing resx files see this question Modifying .resx file in c#

Answer 2

According to MSDN, you can add new resource at runtime:

You can incrementally add resources for new cultures after you have deployed an application. Because subsequent development of culture-specific resources can require a significant amount of time, this allows you to release your main application first, and deliver culture-specific resources at a later date.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/sb6a8618%28v=vs.110%29.aspx

I think editing current resource will also work.