Programming Microsoft ASP.NET MVC, 3rd Edition

Develop next-generation web applications with ASP.NET MVC

Go deep into the architecture and features of ASP.NET MVC 5, and learn how to build web applications that work well on both the desktop and mobile devices. Web development expert Dino Esposito takes you through the web framework’s Model-View-Controller (MVC) design model, and covers the tools you need to cleanly separate business logic from the user interface. If you’re an experienced web developer new to ASP.NET MVC, this practical guide will get you going.

Discover how to:

• Build web applications that are easy to test and maintain
• Dive into the functions of controllers—the heart of an MVC site
• Explore the structure and behavior of a view engine
• Process a variety of input data using a custom model binder
• Automate the writing of input forms, and streamline validation
• Design websites for mobile devices, localization, and error handling
• Provide security by implementing a membership system
• Inject script code into your site using JavaScript and jQuery
• Use Responsive Web Design to make sites mobile-friendly

Table of Contents

Part I: ASP.NET MVC fundamentals
Chapter 1. ASP.NET MVC controllers
Chapter 2. ASP.NET MVC views
Chapter 3. The model-binding architecture
Chapter 4. Input forms

Part II: ASP.NET MVC software design
Chapter 5. Aspects of ASP.NET MVC applications
Chapter 6. Securing your application
Chapter 7. Design considerations for ASP.NET MVC controllers
Chapter 8. Customizing ASP.NET MVC controllers
Chapter 9. Testing and testability in ASP.NET MVC
Chapter 10. An executive guide to Web API

Part III: Mobile clients
Chapter 11. Effective JavaScript
Chapter 12. Making websites mobile-friendly
Chapter 13. Building sites for multiple devices