Do I need to set debug="false" in my ASP.NET web app before I use the "Publish Web Site" feature in VS 2005?

Question

Basically, what I'm wondering is if I need to set debug="false" before hitting the "Publish Web Site" button or if I can switch it after all the files have been published.

Answer 1

You do not have to turn that setting off, however, you will want to set debug="false" before running the website as a production application. It will have a profound impact on your site's performance.