Is it okay to use strings.xml Resource file for storing large text in Android?

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I am making an offline encyclopedia app. So large text data must be stored for using them when required. So is it a good practice to use strings.xml resource file to store such large amount of text data? Will it result in any kind of performance issues?

yes of course you can save... – Mustanser Iqbal Dec 17 '15 at 11:07 — Mustanser Iqbal, Dec 17 '15 at 11:07

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:09

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Yes, of course. it's better to use for your text even large static text. Check some useful links for better understanding: Which is better when storing some large texts: strings in XML resource file or a java Strings in a class

Load Large Text in Android

http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/resources/string-resource.html

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answered Dec 17 '15 at 11:06

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 17 '15 at 11:10

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It is suggested way to use XML resource files which will also ease your job in case you want to localize your application with string resources.

answered Dec 17 '15 at 11:10

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Is it okay to use strings.xml Resource file for storing large text in Android?

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