Master Page Best Practice

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LaptopHeaven

When using Master Pages, what is the best Best Practice when it comes to
images and hyperlinks on the master page? Is it better to use WebControls
(<asp:Hyperlink/>), HtmlControls (<a href="~/somewhere.aspx"
runat="server">) or using ResolveClientUrl("~/somewhere") inline?
 
I prefer the second option you mentioned for most situations.
<a href="~/somewhere.aspx"> runat="server">

It is optimal, giving as much functionality as is needed without any
additional overhead.
WebControls (such as Hyperlink) require more server resources than the
simple href, and the last option you mentioned is usually more of a
maintenance headache.
 
Thanks. That what I was guessing.
How about handling the <script...></script> tag inside the <head>. The ~/
does not seem to work.
 
Hi Heaven,

Since client-side <script> tag can not be marked with "runat=server"(it
will make it be parsed as server-side code at compilation time), you can
consider embed some server code expression to render the dynamic resolved
path. For example:

==========================

<head runat="server">
<title>Untitled Page</title>
<script type="text/javascript" src="<%=
ResolveUrl("~/scripts/common.js") %>"></script>
...................
=========================

BTW, when using the above embeded code block in <head> section, it will
make the Page.Header.Controls collection no longer modifiable(add nor
remove subcontrols in it). Therefore, if you may consider move the script
block into other postion in page if this is the case.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any other concerns on this.

Sincerely,

Steven Cheng

Microsoft MSDN Online Support Lead


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I thought that ~/ did not work with html controls.
Has this changed?

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Hello Heaven,

Does the further suggestion help you resolved the problem? If you have any
other questions related, please feel free to post here.

Sincerely,

Steven Cheng

Microsoft MSDN Online Support Lead


This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
 
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