ASP.NET Web Handler File
General Information
| Title | ASHX File Extension |
| Extension | .ashx |
| Full Form | ASP.NET Web Handler File |
| File Type | Server-side script file |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/html, application/xhtml+xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | HTTP handler |
| Additional Functions | Process requests |
| Features | Dynamic, Server-side |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Services | Yes |
| HTTP Handling | Yes |
| Dynamic Content | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Validation, Authentication |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2002 |
| Latest Framework Version | .NET 6 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .aspx, .asmx, .axd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Commercial | Windows, Mac |
| Microsoft IIS |
Included with Windows | Windows |
 ASP.NET Framework |
Free | Windows, Linux, Mac |