Localization in software development allows applications to support multiple languages and regional settings, enhancing user experience. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to utilize the Localization.SqlLocalizer package for SQL-based localization in an ASP.NET Core project. Let’s dive into the basics of setting this up!

Getting Started with SQL Localization

To start incorporating SQL localization into your ASP.NET Core application, you’ll need to follow some straightforward steps.

Step 1: Add the NuGet Package

First, you have to add the Localization.SqlLocalizer package to your project. Open your project’s .csproj file and add the following dependency:

Localization.SqlLocalizer: 3.1.0

Step 2: Configure Services

Within the ConfigureServices method in your Startup.cs file, you need to set up your database context and add the SQL localization service.

public void ConfigureServices(IServiceCollection services) {
    var sqlConnectionString = Configuration["DbStringLocalizer:ConnectionString"];
    services.AddDbContext(options => 
        options.UseSqlite(sqlConnectionString, 
        b => b.MigrationsAssembly("ImportExportLocalization")),
        ServiceLifetime.Singleton, 
        ServiceLifetime.Singleton
    );
    services.AddSqlLocalization(options => options.UseTypeFullNames = true);
}

Step 3: Creating the Database

Next, you’ll need to create the required database. This can be done by running the following commands in your terminal:

dotnet ef migrations add Localization --context LocalizationModelContext
dotnet ef database update Localization --context LocalizationModelContext

Step 4: Implementing in Your Application

Once you have the localization service set up, you can now use it within your Controllers and Views to support multiple languages dynamically.

Useful Resources for ASP.NET Core MVC Localization

• ASP.NET Core MVC Localization
• Using DataAnnotations and Localization in ASP.NET Core MVC
• ASP.NET Core using SQL Localization

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during setup or implementation, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Verify that your connection string is correctly defined in your application settings.
• Ensure the required migrations are applied by checking the database schema.
• Double-check that the necessary NuGet packages were installed without any errors.
• If localization isn’t working as expected, make sure to validate that the service is properly registered in the ConfigureServices method.

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Conclusion

In summary, implementing SQL localization in your ASP.NET Core application enables it to cater to a diverse user base with various language preferences. Following the steps outlined above will help you smoothly set this up.

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