Pro ASP.NET MVC 3 Framework [Paperback]

The ASP.NET MVC 3 Framework is the latest evolution of Microsofts ASP.NET web platform. It provides a high-productivity programming model that promotes cleaner code architecture, test-driven development, and powerful extensibility, combined with all the benefits of ASP.NET 4.

In this third edition, the core model-view-controller (MVC) architectural concepts are not simply explained or discussed in isolation, but are demonstrated in action. Youll work through an extended tutorial to create a working e-commerce web application that combines ASP.NET MVC with the latest C# language features and unit-testing best practices. By gaining this invaluable, practical experience, youll discover MVCs strengths and weaknesses for yourselfand put your best-learned theory into practice.

The book's authors Steve Sanderson and Adam Freeman have both watched the growth of ASP.NET MVC since its first release. Steve is a well-known blogger on the MVC Framework and a member of the Microsoft Web Platform and Tools team. Adam started designing and building web applications 15 years ago and has been responsible for some of the world's largest and most ambitious projects. You can be sure you are in safe hands.Part 1

1. The Big Idea

2. Getting Ready

3. Your First MVC Application

4. The MVC Pattern

5. Essential Language Features

6. Essential Tools for MVC

7. SportsStore I  A Real Application

8. SportsStore II  Navigation & Cart

9. SportsStore III - Administration

Part 2

10. Overview of MVC projects

11. URLs, Routing & Areas

12. Controllers & Actions

13. Filters

14. Controller Extensibility

15. Views

16. Model Templates

17. Model Binding

18. Model Validation

19. Unobtrusive Ajax