ASP.NET core recipes : a problem-solution approach

447 Pages·2017·6.74 MB·English

by  Ciliberti

ASP.NET Core
Recipes
A Problem-Solution Approach
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Second Edition
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John Ciliberti
ASP.NET Core Recipes
A Problem-Solution Approach
Second Edition
John Ciliberti
ASP.NET Core Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach
John Ciliberti
Sparta, New Jersey, USA
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Contents at a Glance
About the Author ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxi
About the Technical Reviewer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxiii
Acknowledgments �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxv
Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxvii
■ Chapter 1: ASP�NET Core MVC Fundamentals ��������������������������������������������������������1
■ Chapter 2: Getting Started with ASP�NET Core MVC ���������������������������������������������43
■ Chapter 3: MVC Razor Syntax and HTML Helpers ������������������������������������������������67
■ Chapter 4: Using Tag Helpers ����������������������������������������������������������������������������101
■ Chapter 5: Getting the Most from the New Features in ASP�NET Core MVC �������139
■ Chapter 6: Solution Design Using ASP�NET Core MVC ����������������������������������������171
■ Chapter 7: Test-Driven Development with ASP�NET Core MVC ���������������������������221
■ Chapter 8: Moving from Web Forms to ASP�NET Core MVC ��������������������������������251
■ Chapter 9: Data Validation Using ASP�NET Core MVC �����������������������������������������295
■ Chapter 10: Securing Your ASP�NET Core MVC Application �������������������������������335
■ Chapter 11: Creating Modern User Experiences Using React�js and
ASP�NET Core �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������361
■ Appendix ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������411
Index ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������425
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Contents
About the Author ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxi
About the Technical Reviewer ������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxiii
Acknowledgments �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxv
Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������xxvii
■ Chapter 1: ASP�NET Core MVC Fundamentals ��������������������������������������������������������1
1-1. Understanding the Microsoft Web Development Ecosystem ....................................1
Problem ..................................................................................................................................................1
Solution...................................................................................................................................................2
How It Works ...........................................................................................................................................2
1-2. Understanding the MVC Pattern ..............................................................................11
Problem ................................................................................................................................................11
Solution.................................................................................................................................................11
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................12
1-3. Understanding the Differences Between MVC, MVVM, and MVP ............................14
Problem ................................................................................................................................................14
Solution.................................................................................................................................................15
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................15
1-4. Discovering the Features of ASP.NET Core MVC .....................................................17
Problem ................................................................................................................................................17
Solution.................................................................................................................................................17
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................17
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1-5. Understanding the Architecture of ASP.NET Core MVC ...........................................22
Problem ................................................................................................................................................22
Solution.................................................................................................................................................22
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................23
1-6. Understanding Models in ASP.NET Core MVC ..........................................................30
Problem ................................................................................................................................................30
Solution.................................................................................................................................................30
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................31
1-7. Understanding Controllers and Actions in ASP.NET Core MVC ................................33
Problem ................................................................................................................................................33
Solution.................................................................................................................................................33
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................34
1-8. Understanding Page Routing in ASP.NET Core MVC ................................................37
Problem ................................................................................................................................................37
Solution.................................................................................................................................................37
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................37
1-9. Understanding View Engines in ASP.NET Core MVC ................................................39
Problem ................................................................................................................................................39
Solution.................................................................................................................................................40
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................40
■ Chapter 2: Getting Started with ASP�NET Core MVC ���������������������������������������������43
2-1. Setting Up Your Development Environment ............................................................43
Problem ................................................................................................................................................43
Solution.................................................................................................................................................43
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................44
2-2. Determining Which Operating System to Use for Your Development Machine .......47
Problem ................................................................................................................................................47
Solution.................................................................................................................................................48
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................48
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2-3. Creating a New ASP.NET Core MVC Application Using Visual Studio 2017 ..............50
Problem ................................................................................................................................................50
Solution.................................................................................................................................................50
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................51
2-4. Creating a New ASP.NET Core MVC Application Using dotnet.exe ..........................51
Problem ................................................................................................................................................51
Solution.................................................................................................................................................51
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................51
2-5. Understanding the Structure of an ASP.NET Core MVC Project ...............................53
Problem ................................................................................................................................................53
Solution.................................................................................................................................................53
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................53
2-6. Using Visual Studio’s Debugging Windows to Debug an ASP.NET Core
MVC Application ......................................................................................................57
Problem ................................................................................................................................................57
Solution.................................................................................................................................................57
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................58
2-7. Setting a Conditional Breakpoint in an ASP.NET Core MVC Controller ....................60
Problem ................................................................................................................................................60
Solution.................................................................................................................................................60
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................60
2-8. Testing Your ASP.NET Core MVC Application Across Many Browsers
at the Same Time ....................................................................................................62
Problem ................................................................................................................................................62
Solution.................................................................................................................................................63
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................63
2-9. Editing Your Views and Layouts from Inside Internet Explorer................................64
Problem ................................................................................................................................................64
Solution.................................................................................................................................................64
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................64
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■ Chapter 3: MVC Razor Syntax and HTML Helpers ������������������������������������������������67
3-1. Understanding Razor Syntax ...................................................................................67
Problem ................................................................................................................................................67
Solution.................................................................................................................................................67
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................68
3-2. Creating an Action Link ...........................................................................................75
Problem ................................................................................................................................................75
Solution.................................................................................................................................................75
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................76
3-3. Creating an Action Link to Another Controller .........................................................79
Problem ................................................................................................................................................79
Solution.................................................................................................................................................79
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................80
3-4. Creating an Action Link to Another Area .................................................................80
Problem ................................................................................................................................................80
Solution.................................................................................................................................................80
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................81
3-5. Creating an Action Link with Custom HTML Attributes ...........................................81
Problem ................................................................................................................................................81
Solution.................................................................................................................................................82
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................82
3-6. Creating an Action Link That Uses HTTPS ...............................................................82
Problem ................................................................................................................................................82
Solution.................................................................................................................................................83
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................83
3-7. Creating Your Own Action Link for Creating HTTPS Links .......................................84
Problem ................................................................................................................................................84
Solution.................................................................................................................................................84
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................85
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3-8. Creating an Action Link with an Anchor Target .......................................................86
Problem ................................................................................................................................................86
Solution.................................................................................................................................................86
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................86
3-9. Creating an Image Link ...........................................................................................90
Problem ................................................................................................................................................90
Solution.................................................................................................................................................90
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................90
3-10. Creating an Image Link Using a Bootstrap Glyphicon ...........................................90
Problem ................................................................................................................................................90
Solution.................................................................................................................................................90
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................91
3-11. Using HTML Helpers to Create HTML Form Elements ...........................................91
Problem ................................................................................................................................................91
Solution.................................................................................................................................................92
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................92
3-12. Using Strongly Typed HTML Helpers .....................................................................95
Problem ................................................................................................................................................95
Solution.................................................................................................................................................95
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................96
3-13. Using Templated HTML Helpers ............................................................................97
Problem ................................................................................................................................................97
Solution.................................................................................................................................................97
How It Works .........................................................................................................................................98
3-14. Creating an Inline Function in a Razor View .........................................................99
Problem ................................................................................................................................................99
Solution.................................................................................................................................................99
How It Works .......................................................................................................................................100
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