Deciding When to Use Web Forms
There is no absolute right or wrong in software—only the degree to which a given technology is an appropriate solution to a particular kind of problem. The Web Forms strengths that I described are strengths only in the right context, just as the weaknesses are only problems when Web Forms is used in the wrong kinds of situations.
There is a sweet spot that brings together all of the benefits that Web Forms offers and minimizes the drawbacks. Web Forms can be extremely useful if you have a project with the following requirements:
- Speed of development
- Intranet deployment
- Short life or low expectations of change
If you use Web Forms in these situations, you will get the very best from the technology. The convenience ...
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