NetSparkleUpdater / NetSparkleUpdater/NetSparkle

Localization support

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enhancement good first issue help wanted localization research
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Description

Localization support was psuedo-dropped for 2.0 due to time purposes. Users can always create their own UI, of course, but our built-in UIs should support localization. It would also be nice if localization was supported via the core NetSparkle DLL rather than being in the UI factories. (Is that possible?)

  • Investigate whether moving all UI localization to the core NetSparkle is possible in a way that is .NET Framework and .NET Core compatible. We already have a Resources.resx there, so surely it should be possible?
  • Move all localized strings to core NetSparkle
  • Update strings based on new 2.0+ usage
  • Update built-in UIs to use the new localization strings
  • Test and make sure everything works
  • Make sure date formats are setup properly or easily configurable for release notes (see #334)
  • Short term: Make sure JA is listed in the csproj for embedded resources

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing Resources.resx, the project files containing embedded resources, and the built-in UI factories. Investigate whether shared localization can remain compatible with .NET Framework and .NET Core, and review #334 for release-note date formatting. Done means the checklist is completed, including updated strings, built-in UI usage, and tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop, internationalization, localization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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