In which folder should resource bundles be placed for a new locale code 'de'?

Resource bundles in Salesforce B2C Commerce are used to manage translations and localized content for different locales. When adding a new locale, such as 'de' for German, Salesforce B2C Commerce requires a specific structure for organizing these resources for proper functionality.

The correct location for placing resource bundles for the ‘de’ locale is within the 'templates/default/resources' folder. This structure follows the convention of separating default templates from localized resources. The ‘default’ folder indicates that these resources are the base-level resources applicable across all locales unless overridden by locale-specific content. By placing the resource bundles in 'templates/default/resources', it ensures that the platform can appropriately load the German translations when users access the site in that locale.

In contrast, placing resource bundles in the main 'templates' folder, or in 'templates/default' without the 'resources' component, would not conform to the system's expectations for localization. Similarly, the 'templates/de' folder is not suitable for generic resource bundles because it does not follow the intended structure for localization and would lead to issues in resource loading. Thus, utilizing 'templates/default/resources' is essential for maintainability and proper functioning of localized content across different locales.