This framework provides is responsible for loading all available .properties files in the resources folder of modules. They are discovered using the Classpath.
The workhorse of the framework is NLS which provides access to all translations via
NLS.get("My.property"). For structured messages NLS.fmtr("My.property").set("param", value).format() can be used.
In contrast to classic patterns used by the JDK (like I am {0}) the format used here (I am ${username}) is way more
appealing for professional translation services. Also, passing parameters by name makes the code more
understandable.
Additionally the NLS helper provides various format helpers for decimal, date and time formats.
These can be accessed individually or used via NLS.toUserString(x) or its counterpart NLS.parseUserString(x).
If the debug environment variable is set, all .properties files are monitored and reloaded on change.
Also, the framework keeps track of unknown translations and reports these. A missing translation will also fail any unit test automatically.
The framework also warns if a property is defined more than once.