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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