Backend
ASP.NET MVC Done With Discipline
We build, extend and maintain ASP.NET MVC applications with a clear model, view and controller separation, and plan the path toward ASP.NET Core MVC when you are ready.
Overview
ASP.NET MVC
ASP.NET MVC applies the Model-View-Controller pattern to .NET web development. Controllers handle requests, models carry business and data logic, and Razor views render HTML, which keeps code testable and avoids the page lifecycle complexity of Web Forms. It exists both on the .NET Framework and, as ASP.NET Core MVC, on modern .NET.
This page is about the pattern and the framework in practice. We structure applications with thin controllers, service layers, view models and dependency injection, add unit tests for business logic, and use areas, filters and bundling where they help. For MVC 5 apps on .NET Framework, we handle maintenance and plan a controlled migration to ASP.NET Core MVC.
Context
Why teams choose it
- 01
Clear separation of concerns
Controllers, models and views each have one job, so code is easier to test and change.
- 02
Full control over HTML
Razor views give precise markup control, which helps with accessibility and front-end integration.
- 03
Testable by design
Controllers and services can be unit tested without spinning up the full web stack.
- 04
Clean URLs and routing
Attribute and convention routing produces readable, SEO-friendly URLs.
Capabilities
What we build with it
- 01
MVC application development
Web apps with view models, validation, role-based access and reusable partial views.
- 02
MVC 5 maintenance
Support and feature work on existing MVC applications running on the .NET Framework.
- 03
Migration to ASP.NET Core MVC
Moving controllers, views, filters and routing to the modern framework in phases.
- 04
Front-end integration
Combining Razor with JavaScript frameworks or replacing parts of the UI with a SPA.
- 05
Identity and security
ASP.NET Identity, OAuth providers, anti-forgery protection and secure session handling.
- 06
Testing and refactoring
Adding unit and integration tests and slimming bloated controllers.
Typical projects
- Customer-facing business web apps
- Internal workflow applications
- Content-driven portals
- Replacing Web Forms pages
- Upgrading MVC 5 to Core MVC
Ecosystem & tooling
- ASP.NET Core MVC
- Razor
- Entity Framework
- ASP.NET Identity
- SQL Server
- jQuery
- Bootstrap
- NUnit
Approach
How we work with it
- 1
Assess
We review your goals and any existing code to decide where this technology fits best.
- 2
Architect
We plan structure, integrations, data flow and hosting before writing production code.
- 3
Build
Features ship in small, reviewed increments with automated checks along the way.
- 4
Release & maintain
We deploy, monitor and keep dependencies and versions up to date.
FAQs
Common questions
Have a question that is not covered here? Get in touch.
Is ASP.NET MVC 5 still supported?
MVC 5 runs on the .NET Framework, which receives only maintenance. It remains workable for existing apps, but new projects are better built on ASP.NET Core MVC.
How hard is migrating MVC 5 to ASP.NET Core MVC?
Controllers and Razor views carry over reasonably well, but configuration, authentication, bundling and some libraries change significantly. We migrate in phases and test each step.
MVC or Web Forms?
MVC is the better choice for new work: it is more testable, gives control over markup and has a modern successor. Web Forms has no direct equivalent in modern .NET.
Should we use MVC or a single-page application?
Server-rendered MVC suits content, forms and internal tools well. A SPA with an API backend fits highly interactive products. We often combine them, using MVC for the shell and JavaScript where interactivity is needed.
Let's build what's next
Tell us about your idea, product or legacy system. Send us a message and we will help you scope the right next step.