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WebPages Folders

Organizing your ASP.NET WebPages project into folders is essential for maintaining a clean, manageable structure. By using folders, you can separate different types of resources, such as views, scripts, stylesheets, and partial views.

Key Topics

Default Folders in WebPages

ASP.NET WebPages projects often come with default folders, such as:

  • App_Data: For storing database files.
  • App_Code: For storing reusable code files.
  • Content: For storing static resources like CSS files and images.

Creating Custom Folders

Example

// Example of organizing partial views in a custom folder
|-- Views
|   |-- Shared
|       |-- _Header.cshtml
|       |-- _Footer.cshtml

Output

Project structure showing a Shared folder for reusable views.

Explanation: Create a custom folder named Shared under the Views directory to store partial views that can be reused across the application.

Best Practices for Folder Organization

  • Use meaningful folder names that indicate their purpose (e.g., Scripts, Images).
  • Store reusable components, such as partial views, in a Shared folder.
  • Keep your project structure consistent and logical for easy navigation.

Key Takeaways

  • Organizing files into folders makes projects easier to manage and maintain.
  • Default folders like App_Data and Content help separate concerns.
  • Custom folders allow for better customization and modularization of your codebase.
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