.htaccess vs Web.config

Developers should learn meets developers should learn web. Here's our take.

.htaccess

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• htaccess when working with Apache-based hosting environments to implement server-side rules without requiring root access or server restarts
• Related to: apache-web-server, mod-rewrite

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Web.config

Developers should learn Web

Pros

• config when building or maintaining ASP
• Related to: asp-net, iis

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use .htaccess if: You want htaccess when working with apache-based hosting environments to implement server-side rules without requiring root access or server restarts and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Web.config if: You prioritize config when building or maintaining asp over what .htaccess offers.

The Bottom Line

.htaccess wins

Developers should learn