Implement MVC architecture without having model

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I have been asked in an interview: Can we implement MVC architecture without having a model? If yes - how?

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Erik Funkenbusch · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-05 04:31:07Z

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It's a bit of a trick question. If they mean, can you use the Microsoft ASP.NET MVC technology without using a model, then the answer is yes.

If they mean, can you implement the MVC pattern without a model, then the answer is no. The M means Model.

answered Jan 5, 2012 at 4:31

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Yuriy Faktorovich · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-05 04:27:40Z

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There are other ways to pass data to the view from the controller, like the ViewData, but if that's all you're using it can arguably no longer be called MVC.

answered Jan 5, 2012 at 4:27

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Martin Booth · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-05 04:28:24Z

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Model View Controller architecture without a model? That would be just View Controller wouldn't it? I guess a static website wouldn't need a model

answered Jan 5, 2012 at 4:28

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Don Roby Over a year ago

A static website might not need a controller either.

Tae-Sung Shin Over a year ago

Isn't it just view? Why would one need controller without model?

Martin Booth Over a year ago

If you were still using asp.net-mvc (like the tag) you'd still need the controller and the view

John Weisz Over a year ago

What if that website has both dynamic and static content, both types routed through a front controller? In case of a request for dynamic content (search, news, etc.) a model will be needed. In case of a request for static content (tos, privacy policy), only a view is needed.

Paul · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-05 04:49:29Z

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You can use ASP.NET MVC without a model by using ViewBag and the Views model is dynamic. If you really wanted to, you could just have the C in the MVC by returning a Content() result from the Action :)

answered Jan 5, 2012 at 4:49

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