Enhancement: return a work in progress string instead of a placeholder in GetValue()

[gsgou]

Hello,

I'd like to suggest a modification to the GetValue(string text) method in the LocalizationResourceManager.

Current Behavior:
The method throws a NullReferenceException or presents a placeholder when setup accordingly:
settings.SuppressTextNotFoundException(true, "Text:{0}");

when I use it in xaml like that:
xmlns:loc="clr-namespace:LocalizationResourceManager.Maui;assembly=LocalizationResourceManager.Maui"

Proposed Change:

In quick development cycles or MVPs and presentations usually one language is dominant for decisions and approvals.
Instead of showing the name of a key following some naming conventions, it might be more developer-friendly to return a declared work in progress key.

I believe this change would enhance the overall usability of the library. Your feedback on this suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

[SirJohnK]

Hi, @gsgou!

I am not sure I understand what you mean when you say declared work in progress key.

• Do you want the placeholderText for the "Text not found" to be localized and retrieved from the ResourceManager?
• Is not SuppressTextNotFoundException(true, "Work in progress! ({0})") or any other custom text enough?
• If you do not require the actual placeholderText to be localized, I am not sure what you want?

I really appreciate that you take the time to make this a better library! 👍