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ASP.NET Core MVC

1. Scaffolding: Generate Template-based Views/Controllers

What is Scaffolding?

Scaffolding is an automated code generation technique that creates boilerplate code for common operations like CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) based on your data models. It saves time by generating standardized code patterns.

How Scaffolding Works

1. Analyzes Model Structure: Reads model properties, data annotations, and relationships
2. Generates Controller: Creates action methods for CRUD operations
3. Creates Views: Generates corresponding Razor views with proper HTML helpers
4. Applies Conventions: Follows ASP.NET Core naming and routing conventions

Scaffolding Commands

# Install scaffolding tools
dotnet tool install -g dotnet-aspnet-codegenerator
dotnet add package Microsoft.VisualStudio.Web.CodeGeneration.Design

# Generate controller with views
dotnet aspnet-codegenerator controller -name ProductController -m Product -dc ApplicationDbContext --relativeFolderPath Controllers --useDefaultLayout

Benefits of Scaffolding

• Rapid Development: Quickly creates working CRUD functionality
• Consistency: Ensures consistent code structure across the application
• Best Practices: Implements established patterns and conventions
• Customizable: Generated code can be modified to meet specific requirements

2. HTML Helpers