web.config

marbles · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 16

I generally configure my web.config right before starting a new project.
I strip out all the settings i dont need, then i add things as im going if I require them.

Some people I know hardly use web.config at all.

Do you guys rely on it alot, or very little?

paul · Joined: 11 Oct 2004 Posts: 128

I always put my SQL database connection strings in it, because this way it's much easier to manage it. Also changing the database end server doesn't require to restart or recompile my ASP.NET applications.

I've used the web.config for authentication too.

Paul
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Darth · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 9

Yes, they are the 2 main reasons for using web.config.

Also sessions, if you are using those, can be set in web.config. This is quite advanced though and something I generally have trouble with!

Its great putting the DB connection string in there, especially if you are transporting your application between work and home.