How can we use web.config?

andrewneil · 10-31-2012, 11:19 AM

How can we use web.config file? What is the use of it?

ShaneC · 11-01-2012, 02:14 AM

The web.config file is the main configuration file for your ASP.NET application. It will contain settings such as Database connection strings, general application settings, and the like.

If you have a specific question or something you're having trouble with, please make a detailed post including what you're trying to do, as well as what you've already tried.

For all other information, here's the Wikipedia page for Web.config.

andrewneil · 11-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Thanks Shane..!!!

j4v3d · 11-24-2012, 08:30 PM

if you use the web.config file correctly then you can do all sorts - developing a website/application you can set values in your web.config and then call that value from the code behind of your website using the web configuration manager - so if you have a URL for example to your Facebook page you can set it in web.config and then call it on code behind or something like that. Compile and publish - if the URL changes you just change it in the web.config

If you require any more information have a look at the link posted above - if still you have any questions dont hesitate to ask.

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