Unleashing the Power of MVC in Web Application Development with Visual Studio 2017

Are you excited about developing web applications in a flexible and organized way that separates the user interface, data models, and workflow management? Look no further than MVC (Model-View-Controller), the most powerful and widely used development model in web application development.

Step 1 – Installing Visual Studio 2017

The journey of setting up an MVC project in Visual Studio 2017 starts with the installation of the software. You will need to go the official website of Microsoft Visual Studio to download the installer. Once the download is completed, install it on your machine. Note that you can opt for the free version – Visual Studio 2017 Community if you do not have a license.

Step 2 – Creating a New Project

With the installation safely under your belt, launch Visual Studio 2017 from the Start menu. From the main menu, navigate to “File” → “New” → “Project.” Look out for the “ASP.NET Web Application” option and select “Create.”

Step 3 – Selecting MVC Template

In your “New ASP.NET Core Web Application” window, select “ASP.NET Core 2.2” from the dropdown menu. From there, choose the “Web Application (Model-View-Controller) template. You might want to configure other additional settings based on the requirements of your project.

Step 4 – Configuring Project Settings

After the selection of the MVC template, it’s time to configure project settings. You’ll need to assign a name to your project and choose where you want to save it. You may also decide to connect the project to an existing Git repository or create a new one. Don’t forget to click “Create” after providing all necessary details.

Step 5 – Running the Application

Upon creation of your project, you can then run it to ensure that everything is set up correctly. Use F5 or the “Run” button from the toolbar to run the project. Visual Studio 2017 will compile the application and launch it in your default web browser. At this point, you should be able to see the default MVC application on the screen.

Step 6 – Developing

Woohoo, now that you have set up the MVC web application on Visual Studio 2017, you can officially begin development. Add new controllers, views, models, and anything else necessary for your project from the “Solution Explorer” window.

Conclusion

Installing the MVC template in Visual Studio 2017 is a simple process that offers developers a structured and organized approach to web application development. With this guide, you now have a step-by-step manual on how to make the most of MVC in Visual Studio 2017. Delve right in and begin development on your web application with increased confidence.