When it comes to programming, the less than (<) and greater than (>) seems to have about the same number of meanings as the word ‘break’. I’m not sure if that is true but I do know there are many meanings. I have compiled a list of meanings and when you might use each one.
| <% %> | Used for performing in-line code routines |
| Example: | <%=inline expression %> |
| <%$ %> | Used for Evaluating expressions in .Net |
| Example: | <$ AppSettings: Copyright %> |
| <%:%> | New in ASP.net 4.0. Used for short hand notation for HTML encoded elements |
| Example: | <%: Model.Content%> |
| <@ %> | Used at the top of Page for page directives |
| Example: | <%@ Page Title=””%> |
| <%= %> | Embedded code blocks |
| Example: | <% =GetTime() %> |
| < …… > | Used to handle HTML blocks or ASP.NET Controls |
| Example: | <a href=”>sample'</a> |
| <%# %> | Used for binding data to a control |
| Example: | <%# DataBinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, “Name”)%> |
| <%– –%> | Used for writing server-side comments |
| Example: | <%– Server Side Comment –%> |
| <!– –> | Used for actual comments inside html form |
| Example: | <!– Comment –> |
You can see there are many ways to use these symbols. I hope this helps in your programming.
Note: If you can think of any others uses pass them along and I will add them.
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