Razor is a powerful markup syntax that blends HTML and C# seamlessly, widely used in ASP.NET development. It simplifies dynamic content creation by allowing developers to embed server-side code directly into markup files. 🧹💻
Key Features of Razor
- Inline Code: Write C# code within HTML using
@
symbol@if (user.IsAuthenticated) { <p>Welcome back!</p> }
- HTML Helpers: Predefined methods to generate HTML elements
@Html.TextBox("name")
@Html.ActionLink("Click me", "Index")
- Layout Templates: Reusable structure for pages via
@RenderBody()
- Strong Typing: Enhances code safety with type inference
- Syntax Highlighting: Visual distinction between HTML and code
Use Cases
- Web Pages: Create dynamic ASP.NET MVC views
- Email Templates: Design HTML emails with embedded logic
- Reports: Generate formatted output with conditional rendering
Advantages
- Readability: Clean separation of concerns
- Productivity: Faster development than pure HTML/C#
- Integration: Works with Razor Pages and MVC frameworks
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