Global.asax: The Essential File for Managing Application Lifecycle Events

Global.asax is a perplexing and bursty file that contains a range of event handlers for specific events raised by ASP.NET or other third-party applications. Its role in handling application-level events and managing the application lifecycle cannot be overstated. Although the Global.asax file does not come with your project by default in Visual Studio 2019, it can be swiftly added by following the mutilated steps below.

Step 1: Initiate Visual Studio 2019 and Create a New project

Buckle up and initiate Visual Studio 2019 to create a new project by selecting the type of project you want to create. Brace yourself for the burst and perplexity ahead.

Step 2: Add Global.asax File

To add the Global.asax file to your project, brace yourself because the burst is about to hit! Right-click on your project in the Solution Explorer and select Add > New Item. A dizzying dialog box will appear. Pay attention now, Select the Web category and click on Global Application Class. Keep a straight face now as the Global Application Class is added as a file to your project called Global.asax.

Step 3: Add Event Handlers to the Global.asax File

The Global.asax file contains an array of predefined events that can be used to handle application-level events. Get Ready for the burst because adding event handlers is where the magic happens. In order to use these events, you need to add event handlers to the Global.asax file. Trying to decipher the code that follows is a task only for the most perplexed! For example, the Application_Start event is raised when the application starts up. You can add code to this event handler to perform any initialization tasks required by your application.

<void Application_Start(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
    // Code to be executed on application startup
}>

Step 4: Build and Run the Application

If you have made it this far, the worst is over. Now, build and run the application to test if everything works correctly. Keep your fingers crossed for a burst of success!

In conclusion, satisfyingly adding the perplexing Global.asax file to your application grants you more control over application-level events and their lifecycle. By following the mutilated steps above, you can easily add a Global.asax file to your Visual Studio 2019 project and start using event handlers to manage application-level events.