This tutorial teaches ASP.NET Core MVC web development with controllers and views. If you're new to ASP.NET Core web development, consider the Razor Pages version of this tutorial, which provides an easier starting point.
This tutorial teaches the basics of building an ASP.NET Core MVC web app.
The app manages a database of movie titles. You learn how to:
Create a web app.
Add and scaffold a model.
Work with a database.
Add search and validation.
At the end, you have an app that can manage and display movie data.
The Visual Studio Code instructions use the .NET Core CLI for ASP.NET Core development functions such as project creation. You can follow these instructions on macOS, Linux, or Windows and with any code editor. Minor changes may be required if you use something other than Visual Studio Code.
Start Visual Studio and select Create a new project.
In the Create a new project dialog, select ASP.NET Core Web Application > Next.
In the Configure your new project dialog, enter MvcMovie for Project name. It's important to use this exact name including capitalization, so each namespace matches when code is copied.
Select Create.
In the Create a new ASP.NET Core web application dialog, select:
Visual Studio used the default template for the MVC project you just created. You have a working app right now by entering a project name and selecting a few options. This is a basic starter project.
Change directories (cd) to a folder which will contain the project.
Run the following command:
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie
code -r MvcMovie
A dialog box appears with Required assets to build and debug are missing from 'MvcMovie'. Add them? Select Yes
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie: creates a new ASP.NET Core MVC project in the MvcMovie folder.
code -r MvcMovie: Loads the MvcMovie.csproj project file in Visual Studio Code.
Select File > New Solution.
In Visual Studio for Mac earlier than version 8.6, select .NET Core > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next. In version 8.6 or later, select Web and Console > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next.
In the Configure your new Web Application dialog:
Confirm that Authentication is set to No Authentication.
If presented an option to select a Target Framework, select the latest 5.x version.
Select Next.
Name the project MvcMovie, and then select Create.
Visual Studio starts IIS Express and runs the app. Notice that the address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to quickly launch the app and view changes.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Debug menu item:
You can debug the app by selecting the IIS Express button
The following image shows the app:
Press Ctrl+F5 to run without the debugger.
Trust the HTTPS development certificate by running the following command:
dotnet dev-certs https --trust
The preceding command doesn't work on Linux. See your Linux distribution's documentation for trusting a certificate.
The preceding command displays the following dialog:
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
Visual Studio Code starts Kestrel, launches a browser, and navigates to https://localhost:5001. The address bar shows localhost:port:5001 and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for local computer. Localhost only serves web requests from the local computer.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to refresh the page and view changes.
Select Run > Start Without Debugging to launch the app. Visual Studio for Mac starts Kestrel server, launches a browser, and navigates to http://localhost:port, where port is a randomly chosen port number.
Visual Studio for Mac displays the following popup:
Select Yes if you trust the development certificate.
The following dialog is displayed:
Enter your password and select OK
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
The address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server. When you run the app, you'll see a different port number.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Run menu.
This tutorial teaches ASP.NET Core MVC web development with controllers and views. If you're new to ASP.NET Core web development, consider the Razor Pages version of this tutorial, which provides an easier starting point.
This tutorial teaches the basics of building an ASP.NET Core MVC web app.
The app manages a database of movie titles. You learn how to:
Create a web app.
Add and scaffold a model.
Work with a database.
Add search and validation.
At the end, you have an app that can manage and display movie data.
The Visual Studio Code instructions use the .NET Core CLI for ASP.NET Core development functions such as project creation. You can follow these instructions on any platform (macOS, Linux, or Windows) and with any code editor. Minor changes may be required if you use something other than Visual Studio Code. For more information on installing Visual Studio Code on macOS, see Visual Studio Code on macOS.
From the Visual Studio select Create a new project.
Select ASP.NET Core Web Application > Next.
Name the project MvcMovie and select Create. It's important to name the project MvcMovie so when you copy code, the namespace will match.
Select Web Application(Model-View-Controller). From the dropdown boxes, select .NET Core and ASP.NET Core 3.1, then select Create.
Visual Studio used the default template for the MVC project you just created. You have a working app right now by entering a project name and selecting a few options. This is a basic starter project.
Change directories (cd) to a folder which will contain the project.
Run the following command:
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie
code -r MvcMovie
A dialog box appears with Required assets to build and debug are missing from 'MvcMovie'. Add them? Select Yes
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie: creates a new ASP.NET Core MVC project in the MvcMovie folder.
code -r MvcMovie: Loads the MvcMovie.csproj project file in Visual Studio Code.
Select File > New Solution.
In Visual Studio for Mac earlier than version 8.6, select .NET Core > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next. In version 8.6 or later, select Web and Console > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next.
In the Configure your new Web Application dialog:
Confirm that Authentication is set to No Authentication.
If presented an option to select a Target Framework, select the latest 3.x version.
Select Next.
Name the project MvcMovie, and then select Create.
Visual Studio starts IIS Express and runs the app. Notice that the address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to quickly launch the app and view changes.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Debug menu item:
You can debug the app by selecting the IIS Express button
The following image shows the app:
Press Ctrl+F5 to run without the debugger.
Trust the HTTPS development certificate by running the following command:
dotnet dev-certs https --trust
The preceding command doesn't work on Linux. See your Linux distribution's documentation for trusting a certificate.
The preceding command displays the following dialog:
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
Visual Studio Code starts Kestrel, launches a browser, and navigates to https://localhost:5001. The address bar shows localhost:port:5001 and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for local computer. Localhost only serves web requests from the local computer.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to refresh the page and view changes.
Select Run > Start Without Debugging to launch the app. Visual Studio for Mac starts Kestrel server, launches a browser, and navigates to http://localhost:port, where port is a randomly chosen port number.
Visual Studio for Mac displays the following popup:
Select Yes if you trust the development certificate.
The following dialog is displayed:
Enter your password and select OK
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
The address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server. When you run the app, you'll see a different port number.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Run menu.
This tutorial teaches ASP.NET Core MVC web development with controllers and views. If you're new to ASP.NET Core web development, consider the Razor Pages version of this tutorial, which provides an easier starting point.
This tutorial teaches the basics of building an ASP.NET Core MVC web app.
The app manages a database of movie titles. You learn how to:
Create a web app.
Add and scaffold a model.
Work with a database.
Add search and validation.
At the end, you have an app that can manage and display movie data.
The Visual Studio Code instructions use the .NET Core CLI for ASP.NET Core development functions such as project creation. You can follow these instructions on any platform (macOS, Linux, or Windows) and with any code editor. Minor changes may be required if you use something other than Visual Studio Code.
From the Visual Studio select Create a new project.
Select ASP.NET Core Web Application and then select Next.
Name the project MvcMovie and select Create. It's important to name the project MvcMovie so when you copy code, the namespace will match.
Select Web Application(Model-View-Controller), and then select Create.
Visual Studio used the default template for the MVC project you just created. You have a working app right now by entering a project name and selecting a few options. This is a basic starter project, and it's a good place to start.
Change directories (cd) to a folder which will contain the project.
Run the following command:
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie
code -r MvcMovie
A dialog box appears with Required assets to build and debug are missing from 'MvcMovie'. Add them? Select Yes
dotnet new mvc -o MvcMovie: creates a new ASP.NET Core MVC project in the MvcMovie folder.
code -r MvcMovie: Loads the MvcMovie.csproj project file in Visual Studio Code.
Select File > New Solution.
In Visual Studio for Mac earlier than version 8.6, select .NET Core > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next. In version 8.6 or later, select Web and Console > App > Web Application (Model-View-Controller) > Next.
In the Configure your new Web Application dialog:
Confirm that Authentication is set to No Authentication.
If presented an option to select a Target Framework, select the latest 2.x version.
Select Next.
Name the project MvcMovie, and then select Create.
Visual Studio starts IIS Express and runs the app. Notice that the address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to quickly launch the app and view changes.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Debug menu item:
You can debug the app by selecting the IIS Express button
Select Accept to consent to tracking. This app doesn't track personal information. The template generated code includes assets to help meet General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The following image shows the app after accepting tracking:
Press Ctrl+F5 to run without the debugger.
Trust the HTTPS development certificate by running the following command:
dotnet dev-certs https --trust
The preceding command doesn't work on Linux. See your Linux distribution's documentation for trusting a certificate.
The preceding command displays the following dialog:
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
Visual Studio Code starts Kestrel, launches a browser, and navigates to https://localhost:5001. The address bar shows localhost:port:5001 and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for local computer. Localhost only serves web requests from the local computer.
Launching the app with Ctrl+F5 (non-debug mode) allows you to make code changes, save the file, refresh the browser, and see the code changes. Many developers prefer to use non-debug mode to refresh the page and view changes.
Select Accept to consent to tracking. This app doesn't track personal information. The template generated code includes assets to help meet General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The following image shows the app after accepting tracking:
Select Run > Start Without Debugging to launch the app. Visual Studio for Mac starts Kestrel server, launches a browser, and navigates to http://localhost:port, where port is a randomly chosen port number.
Visual Studio for Mac displays the following popup:
Select Yes if you trust the development certificate.
The following dialog is displayed:
Enter your password and select OK
Select Yes if you agree to trust the development certificate.
The address bar shows localhost:port# and not something like example.com. That's because localhost is the standard hostname for your local computer. When Visual Studio creates a web project, a random port is used for the web server. When you run the app, you'll see a different port number.
You can launch the app in debug or non-debug mode from the Run menu.
Select Accept to consent to tracking. This app doesn't track personal information. The template generated code includes assets to help meet General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
The following image shows the app after accepting tracking:
