How to determine if .NET code is running in an ASP.NET process?

Question

I have an instance of a general purpose class that will be executed both under ASP.NET and a stand alone program. This code is sensative to the process where it is being run

Answer 1

This is my answer to the question.

First, make sure your project references System.Web and that your code file is "using System.Web;".

public class SomeClass {

  public bool  RunningUnderAspNet    { get; private set; }


  public SomeClass()
    //
    // constructor
    //
  {
    try {
      RunningUnderAspNet = null != HttpContext.Current;
    }
    catch {
      RunningUnderAspNet = false;
    }
  }
}