ASP.NET MVC (Model View Framework) allows you to use ready-to-use MVC code so you can develop Web applications faster. This book?s cut-to-the-chase approach gets you up to speed on the new ASP.NET MVC without getting bogging you down in learning or re-learning ASP.NET itself. You?ll receive straightforward instruction on concepts, backed by real-world case studies and examples that offer practical solutions. Topics include test-driven development and unit testing, the principles of the MVC pattern, how to implement it, how to move from traditional ASP.NET Webforms to ASP.NET MVC, and much more.
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Beginning
ASP.NET MVC 1.0
Simone Chiaretta, Keyvan Nayyeri
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Beginning
ASP.NET MVC 1.0
If you have a background in .NET and ASP.NET and are seeking to learn ASP.NET MVC, then this is the book for you. Relying heavily on MVC concepts, ASP.NET MVC principles, and code to demonstrate the main content, this valuable resource walks you through the necessary components to solve real-world problems.
A clear and straightforward writing style offers a pragmatic approach so that you can learn the material at your own pace. You'll review all aspects of ASP.NET MVC, and all the topics are explored for the final version of Microsoft ASP.NET MVC 1.0. Two real-world case studies showcase the theoretical concepts that the authors discuss throughout the book, and all sample code uses the most up-to-date Microsoft technologies to familiarize you with current development approaches. By the end of the book, you'll have a firm grasp of ASP.NET principles and how to apply them to maximize the potential of this exciting new framework.
What you will learn from this book
The intricacies of the Model View Controller (MVC) pattern and its many benefits
The fundamentals of ASP.NET MVC and its advantages over ASP.NET Web Forms
Various elements in ASP.NET MVC including model, view, controller, action filters, and routing
Unit testing concepts, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and the relationship between unit testing and the MVC pattern
How to unit test an ASP.NET MVC application
Details about authentication, authorization, caching, and form validation in ASP.NET MVC
The ins and outs of AJAX and client-side development in ASP.NET MVC
Ways to extend ASP.NET MVC
Who this book is for
This book is for .NET developers who want to get started with ASP.NET MVC. Experience with the .NET Framework and knowledge of C# or VB is essential.
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