How to Create an ASP.NET Core MVC Application in Visual Studio

Creating an application with ASP.NET Core MVC in Visual Studio involves several steps. I'll guide you through a detailed tutorial to help you start your project.

Before you begin, make sure you have Visual Studio installed on your computer. You need a version that supports .NET development, such as Visual Studio 2019 or newer. Additionally, you should install the .NET 6 SDK or higher.

Step 1: Create a New Project

1. Open Visual Studio.
2. From the start menu, choose Create a new project.
3. In the list of project types, select ASP.NET Core Web Application.
4. Click Next.

Step 2: Configure the Project

1. Enter a name for your project in the Project Name field.
2. Choose the directory location where the project will be saved under Location.
3. If necessary, adjust the solution in Solution.
4. Click Next.

Step 3: Choose the Project Template

1. On the framework choice screen, select .NET 6.0 (or later).
2. Under Project Templates, choose Web Application MVC to use the MVC model.
3. Click Create.

Step 4: Explore the Project Structure

After creating the project, Visual Studio will open the development environment. You will see several folders and files:

• Controllers: Where you will place the controllers that manage the input logic.
• Views: Contains the .cshtml pages that represent the user interface.
• Models: For data models.
• wwwroot: Directory for static files like CSS, JavaScript, and images.

Step 5: Add a Controller

1. Right-click on the Controllers folder.
2. Select Add and then Controller.
3. Choose MVC Controller - Empty, click Add.
4. Name your controller (e.g., HomeController) and click Add.

Step 6: Add a View

1. In the controller you created, create a public method called Index.
2. Right-click inside the method and select Add View.
3. Name the view Index and ensure the template is Empty view. Click Add.

Step 7: Run the Application

1. To test your application, click the Start Debugging icon (or press F5).
2. Visual Studio will compile the project and open a browser displaying your application.

You now have a basic ASP.NET Core MVC application running. Explore further by adding new models, views, and controllers to expand your application. ASP.NET Core MVC is a robust platform that allows for the development of dynamic and interactive web applications. Continue exploring and learning to enhance your development skills.