Good Morning Skip-
If your webapp's strings wont change (essentially all message strings are
static) I would implement a internationalised webapp with struts
internationalization
http://www.allapplabs.com/struts/struts_internationalization.htm
If the strings are dynamic I would look using a DB that supports
localisation such as...Oracle 10G
First you'll have to install/config and use oracle.i18n.net
http://www.stanford.edu/dept/itss/docs/oracle/10g/appdev.101/b10971/oracle/i18n/net/package-summary.html
Implementing can be achieved by following these guidelines
http://www.oracle.com/technology/tech/blaf/specs/ssNls.html
Keep in mind that your datatypes change from VARCHAR to DBCS enabled
datatype NVARCHAR you'll want to read more on globalization at
http://www.oracle.com/technology/oramag/oracle/03-nov/o63tech_glob.html
Then again there are shops that are dedicated to internationalising websites
who may provide assistance
HTH,
Martin--
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Hollowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <user@struts.apache.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:05 AM
Subject: [S2]: Which way would you present dynamically generated block of
text?
My app is progressing happily (With no small thanks to you all) and I have
reached a point where I need to make a decision on something.
The app will present a customized script to be read, verbatim, to a
customer, based upon amounts paid, owed, dates, outstanding balances, and
what not. If you were going to do this, which approach would you take?
I am thinking I have two ways:
1. The message resources file that I use for everything else (field
labels, page headers, titles, etc). This has the extra advantage of being
easy to use for my i18n stuff as well. I am not sure though how I would
pass multiple variables in to a resource tag, and how I would ensure that
I get an acceptable level of grammar correctness (single values vs
multiple and what not).
2. I use a separate data file, and have the actions access that file as a
basis for building the script to be generated and then passing that out on
the response for the page to display. Using a DB instead of a file is
possible, but probably not warranted in this scenario. As for i18n,
would need to keep a separate file, and then just read from the
appropriate file based upon the locale.
Are either of these 'more' correct? Is there a 3rd or 4th option I have?
Suggestions? Comments? Help?
Skip Hollowell
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