Changes in ascx / aspx files - will it reset application? Sometimes on dev server they won't cause it whereas on live server I think it sometimes causes it. What is the rule?
Thanks Pawel
It depends on how to deployed your application; ASP.NET Deployment
If you deploy simply; copy the application files you have created from your development computer to the production; In this way your application will not be reset only the page .aspx, or the page having the user control .ascx will be compiled.
However in case if you deployed your application by ASP.NET Web Site Precompilation, then it has further options which may affect compilation.
Selecting a Precompilation Model
Well, if you used a precompilation model with UI Update, then changing aspx or ascx will not reset your application, otherwise with other models your application will be reset.