Can one directory contains multiple web.config files in ASP.NET?
No, in ASP.NET, a single directory should not contain multiple web.config files. The web.config file is specific to an ASP.NET application and is intended to configure the settings and behavior of that particular application.
Having multiple web.config files in the same directory can lead to conflicts and confusion in the configuration hierarchy. The web.config file in the root directory of the application serves as the primary configuration file that applies to the entire application.
However, it's important to note that subdirectories within the application can have their own web.config files. These subdirectory web.config files can override or extend the configuration settings defined in the root web.config file, providing more specific configurations for subdirectories or specific sections of the application.
The configuration settings in the root web.config file are inherited by the subdirectories unless overridden by a subdirectory's own web.config file. But within a single directory, there should only be one web.config file.