What Is Active Server Page and Its Key Advantages

Active Server Pages (ASP) is a server-side scripting technology developed by Microsoft. It allows web developers to create dynamic and interactive web pages by embedding server-side scripts within HTML pages.

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Server-Side Scripting

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Interactivity

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Integration with Databases

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Platform Independence

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