Developing mvc application

Question

What is mvc ? What are the benefits developing mcv website ? How can I develop mvc website, that is what I have to install,I have installed microsoft visual studio 2005 in my pc then what I have to install to develop mvc website ? I am begginer in developing website.

And which are the best free resource I can use to learn how to develop best mvc website,like ebooks or anything ?

Please give me suggestion.

Answer 1

Below links will surely help you to understand MVC.

ASP.NET MVC Framework Tutorial

ASP.NET MVC Framework Overview

MVC 1 download details

Also now MVC 2 is avaliable.

Answer 2

The reference @Kane gave it great. There are a number of tutorials and videos. But you can also read some blogs like: haacked.com or http://weblogs.asp.net/scottgu/.

Also there is a great codeplex project kigg that is good to look over and review.

http://kigg.codeplex.com/

Those are a few more resources to consider. Also don't forget here on SO. There are a lot of the problems that people have encountered and can be a good resource.

Answer 3

Two seminal examples have been published with lots of documentation:

Nerd Dinner : http://nerddinner.codeplex.com/
This was built against MVC 1.0 so some of the syntax is a bit outdated but is still applicable and it goes through several facets of your typical MVC application. There is a link on the homepage there to a walk through available in PDF and HTML form.

MVC Music Store : http://mvcmusicstore.codeplex.com/
This example is made to demonstrate some of the new MVC 2.0 features and other new MVC practices. It also has a vast document walking through the creation of the website and its code. Download the code and read the documentation.

These are by no means the best but it comes straight from the source (Microsoft dev team) and are a good start for beginners.

Answer 4

Here's a great place to start: http://www.asp.net/mvc