Handler1.ashx

Question

Hi all,
        I would like to know what is the use of handler.what is the role in asp.net.

              1.  Which type of data we can return from ashx handler. ?
              2.  What is the life cycle of ashx Hanler. in our asp.net application?
              3. The ashx handler execution will be in client side or Server side?

Answer 1

Before answering the question, I have a small question, Are you in windows context(Windows form) or web context(aspx Page)?