How to read embedded resource text file

Question

How do I read an embedded resource (text file) using StreamReader and return it as a string? My current script uses a Windows form and textbox that allows the

Answer 1

public class AssemblyTextFileReader
{
    private readonly Assembly _assembly;

    public AssemblyTextFileReader(Assembly assembly)
    {
        _assembly = assembly ?? throw new ArgumentNullException(nameof(assembly));
    }

    public async Task ReadFileAsync(string fileName)
    {
        var resourceName = _assembly.GetManifestResourceName(fileName);

        using (var stream = _assembly.GetManifestResourceStream(resourceName))
        {
            using (var reader = new StreamReader(stream))
            {
                return await reader.ReadToEndAsync();
            }
        }
    }
}

public static class AssemblyExtensions
{
    public static string GetManifestResourceName(this Assembly assembly, string fileName)
    {
        string name = assembly.GetManifestResourceNames().SingleOrDefault(n => n.EndsWith(fileName, StringComparison.InvariantCultureIgnoreCase));

        if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(name))
        {
            throw new FileNotFoundException($"Embedded file '{fileName}' could not be found in assembly '{assembly.FullName}'.", fileName);
        }

        return name;
    }
}