Difference Between normal XML & config(ASP.NET web.config, machine.config) files

• Both are XML files

• *.xml Files can be rendered on browser i.e, if u know the path of XML you can access it and see the contents on Browser.

• *.config file can't be rendered on browser i.e, even if u know the path of XML(*.config) file you can't access it and see the contents on Browser so it is secured.

Thanks to my TL Jeebu.