Which is better when storing some large texts: strings in XML resource file or a java Strings in a class

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I have to store some long text, to use in textViews. i've always been using strings in a xml file, but i don't know if a java String for each text could be better, so...

Which is the best way to store them:

Create strings in a XML resource file
Create a class and store the text in java strings

Thanks!

There is no best way i think. So do what you like to do. But ... what is a java string? String? — greenapps, Dec 08 '14 at 22:51

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 08 '14 at 21:57

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XML resource file would be better option. Keep the class file code as clean as possible.

answered Dec 08 '14 at 21:57

Sweety Bertilla

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Thanks! Clear and fast answer! – GmloMalo Dec 08 '14 at 22:05
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There is no reasoning provided. Why is it okay to have mess in xml resource compare to class code? What if it is a very simple class? – rpattabi Jan 05 '17 at 08:03
@rpattabi, one reason I use the XML files rather than Java classes is easy locale management. Example: [https://developer.android.com/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages](https://developer.android.com/training/basics/supporting-devices/languages) – Ben Bloodworth Jan 03 '19 at 18:50

Which is better when storing some large texts: strings in XML resource file or a java Strings in a class

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