What is the .htaccess File in Magento?

The .htaccess file in Magento is a powerful configuration file used on Apache servers to control how directories and subdirectories behave. Magento uses this file to manage: Search Engine Friendly (SEO) URLs Performance optimization settings Web server and PHP configuration directives Security and directory access control Magento also includes a default backup file named .htaccess.sample… Continue reading What is the .htaccess File in Magento?