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In ASP.NET, a session refers to the period of time during which a user interacts with a web application. It starts when the user first accesses the application and ends when the user leaves or after a specific idle time. Sessions are crucial for maintaining stateful behavior in web applications, allowing the server to recognize and remember specific users and their activities.
Here is a simplified example of how session state can be used in ASP.NET:
// Storing a value in session
Session["UserName"] = "JohnDoe";
// Retrieving the value from session
string userName = (string)Session["UserName"];
In this example, a user's username "JohnDoe" is stored in a session variable called "UserName" and later retrieved from the session.
It's essential to manage session state efficiently to prevent resource wastage, especially in scenarios with a large number of users. Additionally, there are various session state modes in ASP.NET, such as in-process, SQL Server, and state server, each with its own advantages and considerations based on application requirements.
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