Razor Pages vs ASP.NET MVC

Developers should learn Razor Pages when building traditional server-rendered web applications in ASP meets developers should learn asp. Here's our take.

Razor Pages

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Razor Pages when building traditional server-rendered web applications in ASP

Pros

• NET Core, especially for scenarios like content management systems, internal business tools, or simple CRUD applications where a page-centric architecture is natural
• Related to: asp-net-core, c-sharp

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

ASP.NET MVC

Developers should learn ASP

Pros

• NET MVC when building enterprise-level web applications that require robust architecture, testability, and integration with Microsoft technologies like SQL Server and Azure
• Related to: c-sharp, entity-framework

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Razor Pages if: You want net core, especially for scenarios like content management systems, internal business tools, or simple crud applications where a page-centric architecture is natural and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use ASP.NET MVC if: You prioritize net mvc when building enterprise-level web applications that require robust architecture, testability, and integration with microsoft technologies like sql server and azure over what Razor Pages offers.

The Bottom Line

Razor Pages wins

Developers should learn Razor Pages when building traditional server-rendered web applications in ASP