Editor Setup

Project Editor Setup for ASP.NET MVC 5 - Classic Web Development

Setting up your environment for ASP.NET MVC 5 ensures smooth and efficient web application development. This guide provides all the steps and tools necessary to get started with Visual Studio 2022 and essential configurations for ASP.NET MVC 5 projects.

Install Visual Studio 2022

• Download and Install: Get Visual Studio 2022 from the official website. Ensure to install the latest version with support for .NET Framework.
• Required Workloads: Select the following workloads during installation:
  • ASP.NET and web development: Includes tools for building web apps with ASP.NET MVC 5.

Create an ASP.NET MVC 5 Project

• 1. Open Visual Studio

  Launch Visual Studio 2022 and select Create a New Project.

• 2. Select a Template

  • ASP.NET Web Application (.NET Framework): Choose this template to build applications with ASP.NET MVC 5.

• 3. Configure the Project

  Select MVC as the project type. You can also configure authentication and HTTPS settings during this step if needed.

Install Essential Extensions

• 1. NuGet Package Manager

  • Purpose: Use NuGet Package Manager to install and manage dependencies for your project.

• 2. Entity Framework (if needed)

  • Installation: Add Entity Framework via NuGet to use it for data access in your application.

Configure Project Settings

• Web.Config Settings: Update the `web.config` file to configure your application settings, connection strings, and environment-specific configurations.
• Routing: Configure routing in `RouteConfig.cs` to define URL patterns and controller actions.
• BundleConfig: Use `BundleConfig.cs` to optimize and bundle your CSS and JavaScript files for better performance.

Run and Test Your Project

• Run Locally: Use F5 for debugging or Ctrl + F5 to run without debugging.
• Inspect with Browser: Test your application in a web browser to ensure functionality.

By following these steps, you'll have a fully functional environment for ASP.NET MVC 5 development, ready for building robust web applications.