C# + ReSharper = Awesome: Tip #7–Move String to Resource

This is the seventh in a series of quick how-to articles on ReSharper.

Tip #7 – Move String to Resource

Use: Moves a string into a resource file to enable localization.

Tip: Ensure your project contains at least one Resource (resx) file or the operation will fail.

Before

   1:       public string YouRock()

   2:       {

   3:           return "No, YOU rock Mr. Method-Caller!";

   4:       }

Right-click the string –> Refactor –> Refactor This…

Move to Resource

After

   1:       public string YouRock()

   2:       {

   3:           return StringResources.No_YOU_rock_Mr_Method_Caller;

   4:       }

Happy coding!