The following is a brief introduction to Apache's htaccess file for web application deployment, distribution, or implementation on shared hosting environments.

The Apache htaccess file is not new; however it seems to only be used by more advanced Apache users and web application developers. This article aims to to point one on the right path to learn about htaccess and Apache directives by outlining how I have used and have seen Apache's htaccess file used in the real world..

Have you ever noticed that some people have really nice error pages when a page doesn't exist on their site? Wouldn't it be nice if you could make your error page match the rest of your site? Don't fret; you can do it! All you'll need to do is use a handly little file called .htaccess.

This article is not a complete guide to Apache's mod_rewrite neither to .htaccess. Its purpose is to help you - the webmaster - to create "mod_rewritten" versions of your dynamic webpages even if you have limited technical knowledge. I won't show you all the tips-and-tricks - my aim is to bring all the complexity of the Apache's documentation to 1-2 pages of human language - easy and fast.