.NET Localization, Part 1: Resource ManagersASP.NET uses a class called System.Resources.ResourceManager for localizing text. This is similar to the resource bundle support under the Java platform. The documentation for the ResourceManager class is a little spotty. There are a few noteworthy points to make about the interaction of Visual Studio IDE and the resource files. This short article will cover these issues and should serve as a quick reference guide if you are looking to use the ResourceManager class.