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Layout View in ASP.

NET MVC

A Layout View in ASP.NET MVC is a reusable template that defines a consistent structure for
web pages, such as headers, footers, navigation menus, and more. It is similar to a "Master Page"
in Web Forms.

Key Features of Layout Views

 Provides a uniform layout for multiple views in an application.


 Uses Razor syntax for embedding dynamic content.
 Located by default in the Views/Shared folder and named _Layout.cshtml.
 Views can use a layout view by specifying it in the @layout directive or in the controller.

Aspect Master Page (Web Forms) Layout View (ASP.NET MVC)


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ASP.NET Web Forms (ASPX) Razor Syntax (CSHTML)
e

Syntax <asp:ContentPlaceHolder> @RenderBody(), @RenderSection()

Dynamic
<asp:Content> for individual pages Razor code for embedding dynamic content
Content

Usage Used in Web Forms for consistent design. Used in MVC for consistent page layouts.

Step 1: Create the Layout View (_Layout.cshtml)

 Place the layout view in the Views/Shared folder for global access.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>@ViewBag.Title - My ASP.NET MVC App</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="~/Content/site.css" />
</head>
<body>
<header>
<h1>My ASP.NET MVC Application</h1>
<nav>
<a href="@Url.Action("Index", "Home")">Home</a> |
<a href="@Url.Action("About", "Home")">About</a>
</nav>
</header>

<div class="container">
@RenderBody()
</div>
<footer>
<p>&copy; @DateTime.Now.Year - My MVC App</p>
</footer>
</body>
</html>

Step 2: Assign Layout to a View

 In individual views (e.g., Index.cshtml), reference the layout view using the @layout
directive.

@{
Layout = "~/Views/Shared/_Layout.cshtml";
}

<h2>Welcome to the Home Page!</h2>


<p>This content is specific to the Home view.</p>

Step 3: Use Sections for Additional Customization

 You can define optional sections in the layout view using @RenderSection.

<div class="container">
@RenderBody()

@RenderSection("Scripts", required: false)


</div>

@section Scripts {
<script>
console.log("Custom script for this view.");
</script>
}

Advantages of Layout Views

1. Centralized structure for managing UI design.


2. Reduces redundancy in views.
3. Provides flexibility to add page-specific customizations with sections.
4. Ensures a consistent user experience across the application.

Strongly Typed View in ASP.NET MVC


A Strongly Typed View is bound to a specific model type. It allows you to access the model's
properties directly in the view with IntelliSense support, reducing errors and improving code
readability.

// Models/User.cs
namespace YourNamespace.Models
{
public class User
{
public int Id { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
public string Email { get; set; }
}
}

// Controllers/HomeController.cs
using System.Web.Mvc;
using YourNamespace.Models;

namespace YourNamespace.Controllers
{
public class HomeController : Controller
{
public ActionResult UserDetails()
{
// Creating a sample User object
var user = new User
{
Id = 1,
Name = "John Doe",
Email = "[email protected]"
};

// Passing the model to the view


return View(user);
}
}
}

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>User Details</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>User Details</h1>
<p><strong>ID:</strong> @Model.Id</p>
<p><strong>Name:</strong> @Model.Name</p>
<p><strong>Email:</strong> @Model.Email</p>
</body>
</html>

How It Works

1. Binding the View to the Model: The @model directive specifies the model type that the view
expects.
2. Passing the Model: The controller creates the User object and passes it to the view using
return View(model);.
3. Rendering the Model Properties: The view accesses the properties of the User model (e.g.,
@Model.Name, @Model.Email) for rendering.

Advantages of Strongly Typed Views

 Type Safety: Errors in accessing model properties are caught at compile time.
 IntelliSense Support: Provides suggestions and auto-completion for model properties.
 Cleaner Code: Removes the need for magic strings like ViewBag or ViewData.

Partial View in ASP.NET MVC

A Partial View in ASP.NET MVC is a reusable component for rendering small parts of a view.
It is ideal for creating modular and reusable sections, such as headers, footers, menus, or custom
widgets.

Key Features of Partial Views

 Helps modularize the UI for maintainability and reusability.


 Does not include layout logic (_Layout.cshtml is not applied by default).
 Can accept model data passed from the parent view or controller.

Steps to Create and Use a Partial View


1. Create a Partial View

Partial views are typically stored in the Views/Shared folder for reuse across multiple
controllers or in a specific view folder.

File: _UserDetails.cshtml

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<div class="user-details">
<h3>@Model.Name</h3>
<p>Email: @Model.Email</p>
</div>

2. Controller

Pass the model data to the main view.

File: HomeController.cs

using System.Web.Mvc;
using YourNamespace.Models;

namespace YourNamespace.Controllers
{
public class HomeController : Controller
{
public ActionResult Index()
{
// Sample data for the main view
var user = new User
{
Id = 1,
Name = "John Doe",
Email = "[email protected]"
};

return View(user); // Pass the model to the main view


}
}
}

3. Main View

Render the partial view in the main view using Html.Partial or Html.RenderPartial.

File: Index.cshtml
@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Index</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Welcome to the Main View</h1>

<!-- Render Partial View -->


@Html.Partial("_UserDetails", Model)

<!-- Or use RenderPartial (renders directly to the response


stream) -->
@* @{ Html.RenderPartial("_UserDetails", Model); } *@
</body>
</html>

Passing Data to a Partial View

You can pass different types of data to a partial view:

1. Directly Passing Model


Use Html.Partial("_PartialViewName", model) or
Html.RenderPartial("_PartialViewName", model).
2. Using ViewData or ViewBag
Controller:

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ViewData["Message"] = "Hello from ViewData!";

Partial View:

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<p>@ViewData["Message"]</p>

Using Html.Action for Rendering Partial Views

If the partial view has logic tied to a controller action, use Html.Action.

Controller:
public ActionResult UserDetails()
{
var user = new User
{
Id = 1,
Name = "Jane Doe",
Email = "[email protected]"
};

return PartialView("_UserDetails", user);


}

Main View:
@Html.Action("UserDetails", "Home")

Difference Between Html.Partial and Html.RenderPartial in ASP.NET MVC

Aspect Html.Partial Html.RenderPartial


Returns an IHtmlString. The output is Directly writes the output to the
Return Type returned as a string that can be rendered response stream (faster for large
later. outputs).
Typically used when you want to return
Used when you want the output directly
Usage the result as part of a variable or store it
inserted into the response stream.
in a string.

Slightly slower for large data because it More efficient for large data because it
Performance
processes the output as a string first. avoids the overhead of returning a string.

Must be used within a Razor code block


Syntax Simple method call inside Razor syntax.
(@{ ... }).
More forgiving; null or empty models are Requires valid data; null models may
Error Handling
handled without errors. cause runtime errors.
No opportunity to modify the content
Easier to modify or manipulate the
Customization because it renders directly to the
returned string before rendering.
response stream.
Example @{ Html.RenderPartial("_PartialView
@Html.Partial("_PartialView", model)
Usage ", model); }

Code Examples

1. Using Html.Partial

Returns the result as a string and renders it on the view.


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@Html.Partial("_UserDetails", Model)
2. Using Html.RenderPartial

Renders directly into the response stream, enclosed in a Razor block.

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@{
Html.RenderPartial("_UserDetails", Model);
}

When to Use Each?

 Html.Partial:
o Use when you want more flexibility, like storing the result in a variable for further
manipulation.
o Suitable for simple or smaller content rendering.

 Html.RenderPartial:
o Use when performance is a concern, especially for large-scale content.
o Suitable for rendering directly without additional processing.

Partial View in ASP.NET MVC

A Partial View in ASP.NET MVC is a reusable component designed to render smaller portions
of a web page. It is useful for creating modular, maintainable, and reusable sections of a user
interface, such as headers, footers, menus, or widgets.

Key Features of Partial Views

1. Reusability: Shared across multiple views to reduce redundancy.


2. No Layout: By default, _Layout.cshtml is not applied, making it lightweight.
3. Model Binding: Can receive a model from the parent view or a controller.
4. Efficiency: Can render specific sections of a view without reloading the entire page.

Creating and Using a Partial View


Step 1: Create a Partial View

1. Add a new partial view file to the Views/Shared folder (recommended for global use) or a
specific view folder.
2. Name the file with a preceding underscore, e.g., _UserDetails.cshtml.

Example: _UserDetails.cshtml

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<div class="user-details">
<h3>@Model.Name</h3>
<p>Email: @Model.Email</p>
</div>

Step 2: Pass Model to Partial View


From the Controller

Pass a model to the main view.

Controller: HomeController.cs

using System.Web.Mvc;

using YourNamespace.Models;

namespace YourNamespace.Controllers

public class HomeController : Controller

public ActionResult Index()

var user = new User

Id = 1,
Name = "John Doe",

Email = "[email protected]"

};

return View(user);

}
Step 3: Render the Partial View in the Main View
Using Html.Partial

Renders the partial view inline.

View: Index.cshtml

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<h1>Main View</h1>
@Html.Partial("_UserDetails", Model)

Using Html.RenderPartial

Renders the partial view directly to the response stream.

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<h1>Main View</h1>
@{ Html.RenderPartial("_UserDetails", Model); }

Using Html.Action

Renders a partial view through a controller action.

Controller Action

public ActionResult GetUserDetails()


{
var user = new User
{
Id = 1,
Name = "John Doe",
Email = "[email protected]"
};

return PartialView("_UserDetails", user);


}

View
@Html.Action("GetUserDetails", "Home")

Benefits of Partial Views

1. Modular Design: Keeps code organized by breaking views into smaller components.
2. Reusability: Common UI elements can be reused across multiple views.
3. Performance: Improves page load times by rendering only necessary sections.
4. Dynamic Content: Supports partial updates via AJAX.

Difference Between Html.Partial and Html.RenderPartial in ASP.NET MVC

Aspect Html.Partial Html.RenderPartial


Returns an IHtmlString (string). The
Does not return anything; writes the output
Return Type output is returned as a string that can
directly to the response stream.
be stored or manipulated.

Used when the result needs to be Used to render directly to the view without
Usage
stored in a variable or rendered inline. storing or modifying the output.

Slightly slower for large content


Faster for large content as it avoids creating a
Performance because it creates a string
string representation and writes directly.
representation of the output.
Simple method call inline in Razor Must be enclosed in a Razor code block
Syntax
syntax. (@{ ... }).
Handles null or empty models Requires a valid model to avoid runtime
Error Handling
gracefully without runtime errors. errors.
Ideal for situations where you need to
Ideal for scenarios where you want to directly
Use Case manipulate the result or conditionally
output content for better performance.
render content.

Strongly Typed Partial View in ASP.NET MVC


A strongly typed partial view in ASP.NET MVC is a partial view bound to a specific model
type. This enables type safety and IntelliSense support in the view, just like a strongly typed
main view.

Steps to Implement Strongly Typed Partial View

1. Create a Model

Define the data structure to pass to the partial view.

// Models/User.cs
namespace YourNamespace.Models
{
public class User
{
public int Id { get; set; }
public string Name { get; set; }
public string Email { get; set; }
}
}

2. Create the Partial View

The partial view file should include the @model directive to bind it to the User model.

File: _UserDetails.cshtml

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<div class="user-details">
<h3>User Information</h3>
<p><strong>ID:</strong> @Model.Id</p>
<p><strong>Name:</strong> @Model.Name</p>
<p><strong>Email:</strong> @Model.Email</p>
</div>
3. Controller

Create a controller to pass the model data to the main view.

// Controllers/HomeController.cs
using System.Web.Mvc;
using YourNamespace.Models;

namespace YourNamespace.Controllers
{
public class HomeController : Controller
{
public ActionResult Index()
{
var user = new User
{
Id = 1,
Name = "John Doe",
Email = "[email protected]"
};

return View(user); // Pass the model to the main view


}
}
}
4. Main View

Render the strongly typed partial view using Html.Partial or Html.RenderPartial.

File: Index.cshtml

@model YourNamespace.Models.User

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Main View</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Main View</h1>

<!-- Render the Partial View -->


@Html.Partial("_UserDetails", Model)

<!-- Alternatively, you can use RenderPartial -->


@* @{ Html.RenderPartial("_UserDetails", Model); } *@
</body>
</html>

Advantages of Strongly Typed Partial Views

1. Type Safety: Reduces runtime errors by validating the model at compile time.
2. IntelliSense: Provides auto-completion for model properties in the view.
3. Modular Design: Simplifies development by breaking down the UI into reusable components.
4. Maintainability: Easier to debug and update due to clear data bindings.
This approach is highly recommended for complex applications to ensure maintainable and
error-free code.

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