Write HTML to string

Question

I have code like this. Is there a way to make it easier to write and maintain? Using C# .NET 3.5.

string header(string title)
{
    StringWriter s = new Stri         


        

Answer 1

It really depends what you are going for, and specifically, what kind of performance you really need to offer.

I've seen admirable solutions for strongly-typed HTML development (complete control models, be it ASP.NET Web Controls, or similar to it) that just add amazing complexity to a project. In other situations, it is perfect.

In order of preference in the C# world,

• ASP.NET Web Controls
• ASP.NET primitives and HTML controls
• XmlWriter and/or HtmlWriter
• If doing Silverlight development with HTML interoperability, consider something strongly typed like link text
• StringBuilder and other super primitives