How can I compile Asp.Net Aspx Pages before loading them with a webserver?

Solution 1:

Compile the pages at compile time. See Mike Hadlow's post here:

http://mikehadlow.blogspot.com/2008/05/compiling-aspx-templates-using.html

Solution 2:

Go to your project properties. Go to the Build Events tab.

In the Post-build event command line: text area, write this (for .NET 4.0):

%windir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\aspnet_compiler.exe -v / -p "$(SolutionDir)$(ProjectName)"

Solution 3:

Resharper will catch errors in code ofASPX pages, all without compiling. works well imo, and better than later compiling.

EDIT: Resharper also has a Solution wide error checker. 'Resharper->Windows->Errors in solution'. It will analyze your entire solution and give a consolidated list of everything it finds, INCLUDING aspx files.

Solution 4:

It is my belief you should always compile ASP.NET applications. There are a few instances where my clients requested otherwise. In Visual Studio, when you choose to publish your website, there is an option to have it compiled. Here is Microsoft's MSDN article which offers their information on compiling sites.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms178466.aspx

HTML issues and such will show up as "warnings" and not errors. So, you'll have to check the logs.