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ASP.NET MVC is a web application framework by Microsoft that uses the Model-View-Controller design pattern, promoting clean architecture and separation of concerns. It offers full control over HTML, easier unit testing, and is suitable for REST APIs and dynamic web applications. While it is robust for legacy systems, ASP.NET Core MVC is recommended for new projects due to its cross-platform capabilities and modern features.

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ASP.NET MVC is a web application framework by Microsoft that uses the Model-View-Controller design pattern, promoting clean architecture and separation of concerns. It offers full control over HTML, easier unit testing, and is suitable for REST APIs and dynamic web applications. While it is robust for legacy systems, ASP.NET Core MVC is recommended for new projects due to its cross-platform capabilities and modern features.

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ASP.

NET MVC Framework Overview

What is ASP.NET MVC?

ASP.NET MVC is a web application framework developed by Microsoft. Its based on the

Model-View-Controller (MVC) design pattern and is part of the broader ASP.NET ecosystem.

- ASP.NET = Framework for building web apps on the .NET platform.

- MVC = Architectural pattern that separates the app into:

Model Handles data & business logic

View Handles UI

Controller Handles user input & connects model to view

"Separation of concerns" is the motto. Clean. Organized. Scalable.

Why Use ASP.NET MVC?

- Clean architecture

- Full control over HTML & URL routing

- Easier unit testing (controllers can be tested independently)

- Great for REST APIs and dynamic web apps

Perfect for devs who want structure without being locked into Web Forms spaghetti.

Core Components

Model Business logic, data access (EF, LINQ, SQL)

View Razor templates (.cshtml files)

Controller C# classes with action methods

Folder Structure

/Controllers All controllers (.cs files)

/Models Entity & ViewModels

/Views Razor UI (.cshtml)

/Views/Shared Layouts & shared views

/App_Start RouteConfig, FilterConfig, etc.


ASP.NET MVC Framework Overview

Routing Example (App_Start/RouteConfig.cs)

routes.MapRoute(

name: "Default",

url: "{controller}/{action}/{id}",

defaults: new { controller = "Home", action = "Index", id = UrlParameter.Optional }

);

Quick Controller Example

public class HomeController : Controller

public ActionResult Index()

return View(); // Returns Views/Home/Index.cshtml

Razor View Syntax (Index.cshtml)

@model YourApp.Models.YourModel

<h1>Hello @Model.Name!</h1>

Common Tools & Integrations

- Entity Framework (EF)

- Identity

- Dependency Injection

- NuGet

Performance / Time Complexity (High-level)

Routing O(1) to O(n)

Controller Dispatch O(1)

View Rendering O(n) (n = UI elements/data rows)

DB Query via EF Depends on LINQ/SQL query (O(1) to O(n))


ASP.NET MVC Framework Overview

Downsides

- Bit heavier than minimal APIs

- Not ideal for microservices

- Razor syntax has learning curve

- More boilerplate than some JS frameworks

ASP.NET MVC vs ASP.NET Core MVC

Feature | ASP.NET MVC | ASP.NET Core MVC

--------------------|--------------------|--------------------

Platform | Windows only | Cross-platform

Performance | Lower | Higher

Modular | Less modular | Highly modular

Middleware Support | Basic | Advanced

Modern Dev Features | Limited | Cutting-edge

Final Thoughts

ASP.NET MVC is battle-tested and enterprise-proven. If youre working with legacy systems or

Windows-based enterprise apps, it still rocks.

But for greenfield projects or 2025+ dev work? ASP.NET Core MVC is where the real flex is.

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