Fetching data to make default values in c#?

Question

How could I get a default depending if the user is logged in or not?

public class ShippingDetails {

  public ShippingDetails() {                
    if (HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name != "") {
        Name = "";                
    }             
   }

   public string Name { get; set; }
}

Brandon · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-24 22:20:26Z

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You mean get the users login name, otherwise just give them a dummy name? Check if they're logged in using Request.IsAuthenticated. If they are, grab the username, if not just set it.

if (HttpContext.Current.Request.IsAuthenticated)
    Name = HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name;
else
    Name = "User";

answered Oct 24, 2011 at 22:20

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Nick Rolando Over a year ago

cool. seems like this works too. Wonder if there's a benefit in using your method over mine, or vice versa

Brandon Over a year ago

@Shredder, Not sure, but I prefer to use Request.IsAuthenticated because it makes it clear what I'm checking.

Massimo Zerbini · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-25 07:41:36Z

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You can also check

if (HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.IsAuthenticated) {
   Name = HttpContext.Current.User.Identity.Name;
} 
else 
{ 
   Name = "Anonymous"
}

answered Oct 25, 2011 at 7:41

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