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ASP.NET MVC, or Model-View-Controller, is a web application framework developed by Microsoft for building dynamic web applications. It is part of the broader ASP.NET framework and provides a structured and organized way to build web applications.

Here's a breakdown of the key components and concepts of ASP.NET MVC:

1. Model: The Model represents the application's data and business logic. It defines how data is structured, stored, and manipulated. Models in ASP.NET MVC are typically classes that represent objects or data entities used by the application.

2. View: The View is responsible for presenting the user interface to the user. It's where you define the HTML templates and user interface elements that users interact with. Views are typically written in a combination of HTML and a server-side templating language, often using the Razor syntax in ASP.NET MVC.

3. Controller: The Controller handles user requests, processes input, interacts with the Model to retrieve or manipulate data, and determines which View to render as a response. Controllers are responsible for the application's flow and logic.

Here are some key features and benefits of ASP.NET MVC:

• Separation of Concerns: ASP.NET MVC enforces a clear separation of concerns, making it easier to manage and maintain code. Each component (Model, View, Controller) has a distinct role, which promotes modularity and testability.

• Routing: ASP.NET MVC uses a routing mechanism that maps URLs to Controller actions. This provides a clean and customizable way to define URL patterns and route requests to the appropriate Controllers.

• Testability: The separation of concerns and dependency injection support in ASP.NET MVC make it highly testable. You can unit test Controllers, Models, and even Views to ensure the application functions as expected.

• Extensibility: ASP.NET MVC is highly extensible, allowing developers to create custom View engines, Model binders, filters, and more.

• Flexibility: While it follows a conventional pattern, ASP.NET MVC doesn't restrict you from using other technologies, libraries, or front-end frameworks. You can incorporate JavaScript libraries, CSS frameworks, and other tools as needed.

ASP.NET MVC has been widely used for building web applications across various industries. It's particularly popular for creating scalable and maintainable web applications where the separation of concerns and testability are essential. ASP.NET Core MVC has become the preferred framework for new web application development on the .NET platform, offering cross-platform support and other modern features.