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It seems to be impossible/hard to share views between several asp.net mvc 3 projects. At least, that's what Google tells me. Please correct me if I am wrong ...

What's about css and js files? Did someone do this already? If so, what is the best practice to achieve this (within a vs studio 2010 solution with several asp.net mvc 3 projects)?

Just curious, is it possible to share css and js between mvc3 areas?

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  • You could branch/clone from your main version control system repository. Commented Mar 19, 2013 at 17:51
  • I use svn. not sure how this would work if the whole solution is in the same repository ... Commented Mar 19, 2013 at 17:53
  • Just learning a bit about areas (see for example:iwantmymvc.com/2011-02-15-mvc-3-areas-and-shared-layouts-part-2) How about areas? Commented Mar 25, 2013 at 8:32

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Since you mention svn - it has "svn:externals" property that lets you map a folder (even from a different repository) to a location under the web site root folder. We used it with success to reuse multiple library tools with external resources (scripts, css files, images and views) in a number of MVC applications.

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could you please provide some more details?
Not really - that's why I asked for more information. To be honest, I am more looking into a portable area solution right now. Not sure whether this will work though so I keep my options open. Thanks anyway.
I don't understand your last comment. This is about svn:externals - svnbook.red-bean.com/en/1.0/ch07s03.html . When you have more specific questions - you are welcome to ask.
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There is a cool way to share js, cshtml, css etc. files using "Add as Link" feature of VS. There is a great answer here describing the whole process. Also dont forget to add a build task to copy the files on build so you'd be able to debug them.

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