Application scope

In ASP, application scope refers to a shared data storage area that persists throughout the lifetime of an ASP application. Unlike session scope, which stores data specific to each user session, application scope allows data to be shared among all users accessing the application. The data stored in the application scope is available to all users, regardless of their sessions.

The application scope is used when you must maintain consistent global or shared data across all user sessions and requests. Everyday use cases for the application scope include storing configuration settings, shared resources, or any data that should be accessed and updated globally across the entire application.

Here’s a basic overview of how the application scope works in ASP:

• Data initialization: When the ASP application starts, you can use the Application object to initialize and store data in the application scope. This is typically done in the global.asa file or in...