HTML Controls Vs Web Controls.

[Adam Knight]

Just out of interest, what is everbody's thought on using HTML Controls Vs
Web Controls.

Any preferences??

Cheers,
Adam

 

[Steve C. Orr [MVP, MCSD]]

HTML controls a lightweight controls with a nostalgic interface.
Web Controls are more powerful, and therefore a bit slower.

Here are more details on the differences:
http://SteveOrr.net/faq/3in1.aspx#HTMLvsWeb

 

[Jason Kester]

I never use a Web Control with an HTML equivilant unless absolutely
necessary.

DataGrids and Repeaters are fine, but using <asp:button> instead of
<input type=submit> just strikes me as silly, an can lead to
sloppiness. I've actually had to dress down a junior developer after
finding the following code in an application:


<asp:linkbutton id="myLink" onclick="myLink_Click" text="home"
runat=server></asp:linkbutton>

.... and on the server...

protected void myLink_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
Response.Redirect("/home.aspx");
}


Anybody think they could come up with an HTML equivilant to the above?

Jason Kester
Expat Software Consulting Services
http://www.expatsoftware.com/

 

[Kevin Spencer]

I understand perfectly. No need to do a PostBack when client-side JavaScript
can easily do the job. I've seen it happen entirely too many times. But if
he's a junior developer, why would you need the HTML and JavaScript to do
this? Well, anyway:

<input type="button" value="Home" onclick="document.location='/home.aspx'">

--
HTH,

Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
..Net Developer
Neither a follower nor a lender be.

 

[Jason Kester]

I was thinking more along the lines of:

<a href="/home.aspx">Home</a>

That's what he was trying to accomplish with that LinkButton!


Jason Kester
Expat Software Consulting Services
http://www.expatsoftware.com/

 

[Kevin Spencer]

Well, I presumed that a button was wanted. Of course, a hyperlink would be
simpler. But why would he (incorrectly) use a Button Control rather than
(incorrectly) a Hyperlink Control?

--
HTH,

Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
..Net Developer
Neither a follower nor a lender be.

 

[Jason Kester]

Junior Developer. Never overestimate the capabilities of these guys.
They'll surprise you every time!

It was an ASP:LinkButton control that he used. Which renders as an
anchor tag with a bunch of javascript to force a postback. He was
looking for a control that looked like a link, and would take the user
to a different page when clicked.


Jason Kester
Expat Software Consulting Services
http://www.expatsoftware.com/