Understanding How to Read Connection Strings from Web.config in ASP.NET C#

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Reading Plain Connection Strings

Add Namespace:
First, ensure that you are using the System.Configuration namespace.

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Retrieve Connection String:
Use the ConfigurationManager to retrieve the connection string.

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Reading Encrypted Connection Strings

Storing connection strings in plaintext can pose a security risk. It's a good practice to encrypt sensitive information. Here's how you can read an encrypted connection string:

Encrypt Connection String:

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Retrieve Encrypted Connection String:
The process of retrieving an encrypted connection string is the same as reading a plain connection string since ASP.NET automatically decrypts it when accessed through the ConfigurationManager.

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Complete Sample Code

Here's a complete example showing how to retrieve both plain and encrypted connection strings.

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Conclusion

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