Can someone please help, I am totally confused how to use connection strings in the app.config. I mostly have been creating web applications, but now am involved in a windows application project. I am used to keeping my connection strings int he web.config on the server, and having the code pick and choose which string to use. This makes it simple to switch connection strings from test development, to production, ect..

Okay, so in windows application development, why is the app.config file stored on the client PC? Anyone can just pop open their notepad program and read server information, and possible username information.

I guess technically the app.config file will not change much if at all, but if it does need to change (such as server died and was replaced with new name) how would a re-deployment happen?

Thanks,

Brandon