What does ASHX mean in FILE EXTENSIONS

An ASHX file is a file extension for an ASP . NET Web Handler file. It is a server-side script that is executed on the web server when a request is made to a specific URL. ASHX files are used to handle HTTP requests and can be used to generate dynamic content, process data, or perform other tasks.

ASHX files are server-side scripts that are executed on the web server, while ASPX files are web pages that are rendered on the client-side. ASHX files are typically used to handle HTTP requests and can be used to generate dynamic content, process data, or perform other tasks, while ASPX files are used to create the layout and content of a web page.

To create an ASHX file, you can use a text editor such as Notepad or Visual Studio. You will need to include the following code in your ASHX file:

public class MyHandler : IHttpHandler
{
    public void ProcessRequest(HttpContext context)
    {
        // Write your code here
    }

    public bool IsReusable
    {
        get { return false; }
    }
}

You can then save the file with a .ashx extension.

To use an ASHX file, you will need to register it in your web.config file. You can do this by adding the following code to the section of your web.config file:

<system.web>
  <httpHandlers>
    <add verb="*" path="*.ashx" type="MyHandler" />
  </httpHandlers>
</system.web>

You can then access your ASHX file by making a request to the URL that is specified in the path attribute of the element.

Some of the benefits of using ASHX files include:

• They can be used to handle HTTP requests and can be used to generate dynamic content, process data, or perform other tasks.
• They are server-side scripts, so they are executed on the web server, which makes them more secure than client-side scripts.
• They are easy to create and use.