Java i18n: use one ResourceBundle accessor per package, or one for whole project?

Question

I don\'t know anything about internationalization.

I have a project with several packages. I am using Eclipse\'s built-in \"Externalize Strings\" wizard to extract Strin

Answer 1

I would keep one-per-package. This way maintenance/refactoring/unit-testing is much easier.

Also, there are no global dependencies on a single file.

Answer 2

I'm in favor of a global localization file. You will have duplicate keys ("OK", "Cancel") which would require duplication or nesting, and interfacing with outside localization people is easier if the resources are consolidated.