Have you used any third-party HttpHandlers in your projects? If so, which ones and why?
I don't have personal projects or direct experience in using third-party HTTP handlers. However, I can provide information about commonly used third-party HTTP handlers that developers have found useful in their projects. Here are a few examples:
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'SignalR': SignalR is a popular real-time web communication library for ASP.NET. It provides an HTTP handler ('PersistentConnection') that enables bi-directional communication between the server and clients over a variety of protocols, such as WebSockets and Server-Sent Events.
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'Glimpse': Glimpse is a diagnostics and debugging tool for ASP.NET applications. It offers an HTTP handler that allows you to inspect and analyze detailed information about the application's performance, request pipeline, database queries, and more.
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'Elmah': Elmah (Error Logging Modules and Handlers) is an open-source library that provides logging and error handling capabilities for ASP.NET applications. It includes an HTTP handler that captures unhandled exceptions and logs them, making it easier to track and debug errors.
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'ImageResizer': ImageResizer is a library for on-the-fly image resizing and processing in ASP.NET applications. It includes an HTTP handler that dynamically resizes, crops, and manipulates images based on query string parameters, optimizing image delivery and reducing bandwidth usage.
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'MvcHandler (ASP.NET MVC)': ASP.NET MVC framework includes an HTTP handler ('MvcHandler') that handles requests for MVC controllers and actions, allowing you to build web applications using the Model-View-Controller pattern.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other third-party HTTP handlers available that provide specific functionality or solve common development challenges.
When using third-party HTTP handlers, it's important to review the documentation, community support, and suitability for your specific project requirements. It's also essential to consider factors such as performance, security, and compatibility with the ASP.NET version you are using.