Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a pickle here. I’ve got this huge ASP.NET MVC project dumped on me to fix some bugs. Now, I’m pretty good with C#, but ASP.NET MVC? That’s new territory for me.
I’m trying to figure out a few things:
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How do I find the main page or starting point of the app? It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack!
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When I click a button in the browser, how can I see which C# method gets called? I’m using Visual Studio 2013 with IIS for local debugging, but I’m lost on how to track the flow.
I’ve been searching for good tutorials on debugging MVC apps, but no luck so far. Any tips or tricks you folks use to navigate and debug large MVC projects? I’d really appreciate some guidance here. Thanks in advance!
yo, been there dude. breakpoints are ur best friend. set em in controllers n views, then step thru with F10/F11. for finding entry point, check Global.asax or Startup.cs. also, use debug output window to see whats goin on. hope that helps!
hey there! have u tried using the debugger in VS? it’s pretty cool. u can set breakpoints in ur controllers and step through the code. also, check out the RouteConfig file - it usually shows where things start. oh, and don’t forget to use the watch window to see variable values. what sorta bugs r u dealing with anyway?
For effective debugging in ASP.NET MVC, I recommend utilizing the RouteDebugger NuGet package. It provides invaluable insights into how routes are matched and which controllers are invoked. Additionally, employing logging frameworks like Serilog or NLog can greatly enhance your ability to track code flow. These tools allow you to strategically place log statements throughout your application, offering a comprehensive view of execution paths. Lastly, familiarize yourself with the MVC request lifecycle. Understanding this process will significantly improve your debugging efficiency and help you pinpoint issues more quickly in large-scale projects.