ASP.NET is a free web framework for building great Web sites and Web applications using HTML, CSS and JavaScript. ASP.NET supports three approaches to build web sites:

Web Pages

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Uses for Web Pages

Provides a simple way to seamlessly connect to a database or add in dynamic server code into HTML using the new, light 'Razor' syntax for fast development.

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Web Forms & MVC

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Uses for Web Forms

Offers a familiar model that lets you reuse controls and incorporate data into your Web site, making your work reusable and you more productive.

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Uses for MVC

Builds on a pattern that enables clean separation of concerns within your web applications, and delivers full control over HTML for enjoyable, agile development.

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