Overall Satisfaction with ASP.NET
We are using ASP.Net to build applications that can be hosted on a web server. My current project is for a desktop product that integrates with various web based applications. These web applications are developed using ASP.Net.
- Collaboration with AJAX controls - There are ample of AJAX controls available that come with fascinating functionalities.
- Built-in Windows authentication - It comes with built-in Windows authentication that can be configured as per your requirements.
- Simplicity - It provides simplicity as ASP.NET makes it easy to perform common tasks, from simple form submission and client authentication to deployment and site configuration.
- The biggest disadvantage with ASP.net is its cost. However, there are other similar technologies like PHP that are available in the market with nominal cost or for the matter at no cost.
- Its tight coupling with IIS server is another disadvantage. There are no other choices in server selection.
- It is widely known that IIS and Windows have a documented history of bugs and vulnerabilities in the programs. That is a security [threat].
- Time to deliver is considerably low because of its rich IDE.
- PHP and Java