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Where should you store your commonly used strings for error messages, notifications, etc?
I used to put it into this global class that had a number of const strings but I've also seen some where it's stored in resource files. Where is the best place to put them in? I'm using .NET btw.
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Strings are stored on the heap area in a separate memory location known as String Constant pool. String constant pool: It is a separate block of memory where all the String variables are held. String str1 = "Hello"; directly, then JVM creates a String object with the given value in a String constant pool.
In C# the #define preprocessor directive cannot be used to define constants in the way that is typically used in C and C++. To define constant values of integral types ( int , byte , and so on) use an enumerated type. For more information, see enum.
The const keyword is typically used in C# language when there is an intention to have an immutable value across the system. Once a const field is initialized with a specific value, it can't be changed after that.
Resx is handy if you anticipate needing to swap them out - for example internationalization or per-instance customization. But it isn't hugely hard to move them manually between them. So: is it likely to need to change?
I would say: if you do keep them in code, try to keep the constants as tightly scoped as possible; if a constant only relates to User instances, for example, put it in User.
Likewise, things that won't change shouldn't be cluttering up a resx; for example, some internal well-known string that relates to the meaning of a value in a database... probably doesn't belong in resx even if you are using resx.
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I imagine if you ever want to translate/localize your product then resource files are going to be the best place to store those.
I am sure there are other advantages/disadvantages of both but that's the one that leaps into my head first.
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