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ASP Syntax

The syntax of ASP is straightforward and based on VBScript or JScript. It uses embedded server-side script tags <% ... %> to execute server-side logic within an HTML document.

Key Topics

Basic Syntax

Example

<%
    Dim message
    message = "Hello, ASP!"
    Response.Write(message)
%>

Explanation: This example declares a variable, assigns it a value, and uses Response.Write to display the message dynamically on the web page.

Using Response.Write

Example

<%
    Response.Write("Current Time: " & Now())
%>

Explanation: The Response.Write method is used to output text or data to the client. This example displays the current date and time dynamically.

Adding Comments

Example

<%
    ' This is a single-line comment
    Response.Write("ASP Syntax Example")
%>

Explanation: Comments in VBScript start with a single quote ('). They are ignored during execution and are useful for documentation and code clarity.

Key Takeaways

  • ASP uses <% ... %> tags for embedding server-side logic.
  • The Response.Write method outputs data dynamically to the web page.
  • Comments improve code readability and are ignored by the server during execution.
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