Preface

The book sets the stage with an introduction to web applications and helps you to build an understanding of the tried-and-true MVC architecture. You learn all about views, from what is the Razor view engine to tagging helpers. You gain insight into what models are, how to bind them, and how to migrate databases using the correct model. As you get comfortable in the world of ASP.NET, you learn about validation and routing. You also learn advanced concepts, such as designing a RESTful application, creating entities for it, and creating EF context and migrations. 

This book balances theory and exercises, and contains multiple open-ended activities that use real-life business scenarios for you to practice and apply your newly acquired skills in a highly relevant context. We have included over 60 practical activities and exercises across 38 topics to reinforce your learning. By the time you are done reading the book, you will be able to optimally use ASP.NET to develop, unit test, and deploy applications like a pro.