It’s no surprise that a web application framework from Microsoft garnered so much positive reviews immediately after its release. ASP.NET MVC was developed by Microsoft for web architects and it delivered on its promises so far that it’s now not that hard to find an ASP.NET MVC development company especially in the Middle East. The popular framework works on the Model-View-Controller pattern useful for developing complex yet lightweight enterprise-grade web applications. 

Though ASP.NET MVC now has a large community and is leveraged across various industries including software development in Dubai, it can seem a bit complex to beginners. That said, this article is meant to introduce beginners to the framework and give them a clear understanding. 

The Model-View-Controller Pattern

• Model - It can be either a single object or a wide framework comprising multiple objects. From a programmer’s perspective, Model represents the outer world of the application i.e. it can represent data that are being transferred between View & Controller components or simply any data related to the business-logic.
• View - In a nutshell, View is the visual representation of the application model that the developer has in mind or the UI logic of the application. It can include UI components like text boxes, dropdown menu etc. 
• Controller - Controllers are what links the Model and View components with each other, and serves the purpose of processing business logic and incoming requests. In a nutshell, the Controller processes data using Model and renders the final output through View.

The initial steps to using ASP.NET MVC

• Class Libraries - Primarily used to write UI-independent codes. With class libraries, developers can input business logic and configure data access in a separate class and use it whenever necessary.
• Web APIs - Part of the ASP.NET structure, web APIs are important elements when it comes to developing programs. Ajax codes are also used by many web developers while senior professionals seem to prefer API codes. 
• Developing Web Forms - While developing web forms, beginners should keep the MVC pattern in mind. This way they will be able to use ASP.NET MVC framework to develop applications much faster. Reaching this level obviously requires a lot of practice. An MVC-centric approach also makes it easier for developers to maintain applications. Without using the MVC pattern, arranging various components of the application properly may seem too complicated.
• Using tools - Beginners should stick to tools they are comfortable with when using the MVC pattern for development. Once the beginner figures out their way around ASP.NET MVC, they can start experimenting with new tools adding to their skillset. There are a plethora of tools to choose from – both free and paid. 

Conclusion

Mastering ASP.NET MVC is actually not that difficult provided beginners are genuinely interested in learning about the technology. With enough practice, they will notice results rather quickly. The framework’s immense popularity also means that choosing a career as an ASP.NET MVC developer is a great choice. In Dubai, almost every leading Application Management Services company recommends using ASP.NET MVC to develop lightweight applications as they are easier to manage.