Last updated: 24/03/2008 16:25:53 GMT

Classic asp crib sheet

Tips for improving the performance of your ASP application (these tips were originally on msdn, but don't appear to be there now).

• Do Not Cache Database Connections in the Application or Session Objects
• Using the Session Object Wisely
• Acquire Resources Late, Release Early
  
• Use Option Explicit
• Use Local Variables in Subroutines and Functions
• Copy Frequently-Used Data to Script Variables
• Avoid Redimensioning Arrays
• Use Response Buffering
• Batch Inline Script and Response.Write Statements
• Use Response.IsClientConnected Before Embarking on Long Trips
• Instantiate Objects Using the Tag
• Declarations for ADO and Other Components
• Take Advantage of Your Browser's Validation Abilities
• Avoid String Concatenation in Loops
• Enable Browser and Proxy Caching
• Use Server.Transfer Instead of Response.Redirect Whenever Possible
• Use Trailing Slashes in Directory URLs
• Avoid Using Server Variables

We have the original article if you would like to read it.
References:
W3 Schools ASP Tutorials
4 Guys From Rolla
www.aspfree.com
LearnAsp.com