Why isn't c++ offered as a code-behind language for asp.net?

Question

I was curious why C++ isn't offered as a code-behind language for ASP.NET applications?

Answer 1

Most ASP.NET applications run in limited trust modes. And C++ generally compiles into something that requires higher trust levels.

Answer 2

C++ is supported, but as another answer says - most C++ apps require a higher level trust mode that ASP.NET cannot support. You can, however, use C++ to create assemblies and web components that can then be consumed by ASP.NET & IIS.

There is a project to include C++ as a code-behind language.

Article on creating consumable assemblies