How to evaluate a localization mechanism

Criterias for evaluation

To choose an appropriate localization mechanism you have to find one that meets the requirements and your companys established translation process.
Criterias to compare the localization mechanisms among each others:

• Dynamic language switching
• Usage in XAML and Code
• Types of applicable resources
• Ease and flexibility of use
• Translation performance

Different WPF translation mechanisms compared

• Localization using a MarkupExtension
• Localization using Satellite Assemblies