ASP.NET Core MVC - Cross-Platform Development - Adding an About Us Page

The video tutorial explains how to create a new page in an MVC application using Visual Studio Code. It covers setting up a controller action, handling errors when a view is not found, creating a view file, adding HTML content, and updating the navigation to include the new page. The tutorial also discusses the use of Razor tag helpers for navigation and emphasizes the importance of maintaining consistency in the code.

What is the first step in creating a new page in an MVC application?

• Writing CSS styles

• Setting up the database

• Creating a new controller action

• Designing the HTML layout

What error might you encounter if a view file is missing?

• File Not Found Exception

• Syntax Error

• Invalid Operation Exception

• Null Reference Exception

Where does the application look for a view file by default?

• In the Views/Home and Views/Shared folders

• In the Models folder

• In the root directory

• In the Controllers folder

What is the purpose of the ViewData section in a view file?

• To manage user sessions

• To set the page title

• To define JavaScript functions

• To store CSS styles

What is the main benefit of using Razor tag helpers in navigation?

• They allow for dynamic styling

• They enhance security features

• They simplify navigation setup by linking controllers and actions

• They improve page load speed

How can you ensure consistency when adding new navigation items?

• By writing new code from scratch

• By using JavaScript functions

• By copying and pasting existing navigation items

• By using inline styles

What should you do if you encounter a 500 error after modifying the code?

• Restart the application and reload the page

• Ignore the error and continue

• Delete the view file

• Reinstall the application