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What language are apache .htaccess files written in?

I know some of the syntax and such, but does the whole of writing Redirect Rules and blocked IP addresses have a NAME? Or is it just known as 'Apache .htaccess code'?

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khaverim Avatar asked Aug 21 '12 23:08

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There is no specific name for the syntax as a whole, but they are called Directives.

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Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams Avatar answered Sep 21 '22 08:09

Ignacio Vazquez-Abrams