#DEBUG Preprocessor statements in ASPX page

Question

I\'m trying to use a preprocessor directive in an ASPX page, but the page doesn\'t recognize it. Is this just something I can\'t do?

Background: I\'m trying to inclu

Answer 1

A better approach may be to use server side code to include the script. I'd use something like

protected void Page_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
#if DEBUG    
    ScriptManager.RegisterClientScriptInclude(this, this.GetType(), "JQueryScript", "resources/jquery-1.3.2.js");
    #else
    ScriptManager.RegisterClientScriptInclude(this, this.GetType(), "JQueryScript", "resources/jquery-1.3.2.min.js");
    #endif
}

Answer 2

I don't think you can have preprocessor directives in the aspx unfortunately.

A simpler way to go is to simply have a property in your code-behind that feeds in the jQuery URL, then you can set preprocessor directives to declare it. Or if you'd prefer to keep the URL in the code-infront you could use a Literal control and toggle their visibility in the code-behind based on the processor directives.

For example:

code-infront:

<asp:literal id="litJQuery" EnableViewState="false" runat="Server">
<script type="text/javascript" src="resources/jquery-1.3.2.js" />
</asp:literal>
<asp:literal id="litJQueryDebug" EnableViewState="false" Visible="false" runat="Server">
<script type="text/javascript" src="resources/jquery-1.3.2.min.js" />
</asp:literal>

code-behind, in the Page_Load method:

#if DEBUG
litJQueryDebug.Visible=true;
litJQuery.Visible=false;
#endif