MVC: model and controller in different class library

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hi all, I am trying to put model and controller in different class libraries as I have to do a large scale project on MVC but I am not getting right approach to do it. I have googled it a lot but unable to get what i want. I have tried by myself too but i got stuck when i put controller in different library. I have put reference in my application but still I am unable to run it. so,please show the right approach to do it. Thanks.

abhishek · Answer

Hi Abhishek, Definitely you are right. MVC itself provides the functionality of n-tier or layered architecture (in the words of layman). But my concern is to hide my code for controller and models thats why I am eager to put controllers and models in different class libraries. Thanks

Abhishek Kumar · Answer

Abhishek, N-tier architecture is a system architecture pattern, while MVC is an application architecture pattern. why you want to implement layered architecture in MVC as you will get a framework which is very easy to maintain itself.

abhishek · Answer

Hi abhishek, Thanks for your reply. I have go through the link you provided.It is very nice.But I want to put controller and models in separate class libraries so that I can use their dll. I know that MVC provide separency already but i want to give it a layered architecture.Hope you will understand my problem and provide some solution. Thanks

Abhishek Kumar · Answer

Hi, Plaese try to use concept of area in your project. Area in MVC will help you to o rganize models, views, and controllers into separate functional sections of the application. Follow below areticle http://www.dotnet-tricks.com/Tutorial/mvc/a9P1010113-MVC-Areas-with-example.html Let me know if you find any difficulty or want some sample code. Abhishek

MVC: model and controller in different class library

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