Quickly find solutions to common web development problems. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved!__ASP.NET Core Recipes__ is a practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, cutting through the complexities of ASP.NET, jQuery, React, and HTML5 to provide straightforward solutions to common web development problems using proven methods based on best practices. The problem-solution approach gets you in, out, and back to work quickly while deepening your understanding of the underlying platform and how to develop with it. Author John Ciliberti guides you through the MVC framework and development tools, presenting typical challenges, along with code solutions and clear, concise explanations, to accelerate application development. Solve problems immediately by pasting in code from the recipes, or put multiple recipe solutions together to overcome challenging development obstacles. **What You'll Learn** * Take advantage of MVC's streamlined syntax * Discover how to take full control over HTML * Develop a simple API for creating RESTful web services * Understand test-driven development * Migrate a project from ASP.NET web forms to Core MVC, including recipes for converting DataGrids, Forms, Web Parts, Master Pages, and navigation controls * Use Core MVC in combination with popular JavaScript libraries, including jQuery, React, Bootstrap, and more * Write unit tests for your MVC controllers, views, custom filters, and HTML helpers * Utilize the latest features in Visual Studio 2017 to accelerate your Core MVC projects * Identify performance bottlenecks in your MVC application **Who This Book Is For** Web developers of all skill levels who are looking for a programming reference for ASP.NET Core MVC and would like to gain an understanding of the inner workings of the platform. In addition, parts of this book provide guidance to developers familiar with ASP.NET Web Forms who would like to update their skill set to include Core MVC. Quickly find solutions to common web development problems. Content is presented in the popular problem-solution format. Look up the problem that you want to solve. Read the solution. Apply the solution directly in your own code. Problem solved! ASP.NET Core Recipes is a practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, cutting through the complexities of ASP.NET, jQuery, React, and HTML5 to provide straightforward solutions to common web development problems using proven methods based on best practices. The problem-solution approach gets you in, out, and back to work quickly while deepening your understanding of the underlying platform and how to develop with it. Author John Ciliberti guides you through the MVC framework and development tools, presenting typical challenges, along with code solutions and clear, concise explanations, to accelerate application development. Solve problems immediately by pasting in code from the recipes, or put multiple recipe solutions together to overcome challenging development obstacles. What You'll Learn Take advantage of MVC's streamlined syntax Discover how to take full control over HTML Develop a simple API for creating RESTful web services Understand test-driven development Migrate a project from ASP.NET web forms to Core MVC, including recipes for converting DataGrids, Forms, Web Parts, Master Pages, and navigation controls Use Core MVC in combination with popular JavaScript libraries, including jQuery, React, Bootstrap, and more Write unit tests for your MVC controllers, views, custom filters, and HTML helpers Utilize the latest features in Visual Studio 2017 to accelerate your Core MVC projects Identify performance bottlenecks in your MVC application Who This Book Is For Web developers of all skill levels who are looking for a programming reference for ASP.NET Core MVC and would like to gain an understanding of the inner workings of the platform. In addition, parts of this book provide guidance to developers familiar with ASP.NET Web Forms who would like to update their skill set to include Core MVC. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxvii ASP.NET Core MVC Fundamentals (John Ciliberti)....Pages 1-42 Getting Started with ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 43-65 MVC Razor Syntax and HTML Helpers (John Ciliberti)....Pages 67-100 Using Tag Helpers (John Ciliberti)....Pages 101-137 Getting the Most from the New Features in ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 139-170 Solution Design Using ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 171-220 Test-Driven Development with ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 221-250 Moving from Web Forms to ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 251-293 Data Validation Using ASP.NET Core MVC (John Ciliberti)....Pages 295-333 Securing Your ASP.NET Core MVC Application (John Ciliberti)....Pages 335-360 Creating Modern User Experiences Using React.js and ASP.NET Core (John Ciliberti)....Pages 361-409 Back Matter ....Pages 411-431 A practical guide for developers creating modern web applications, this book cuts through the complexities and gets you in, out, and back to work quickly while deepening your understanding of the underlying platform and how to develop with it. -- Edited summary from book