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I have created a project using a console application in C# with .NET Framework, and I would like to integrate ASP.NET MVC into this project.

While I understand that there is a .NET Core console application with MVC, I am building a project that is only supported by Windows and I want to build a self-hosted application. Therefore, I need to use .NET Framework together with the functions provided by ASP.NET MVC. Is this possible?

  • .NET Framework 4.8
  • Console application (generates .exe file)
  • ASP.NET MVC

If this is possible, does anyone know any links where I can follow to create this project?

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    Wait, I'm confused. What is "MVC" here? The general design pattern? ASP.NET MVC? What are you trying to do? Why do you need a view for a console app? Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 4:37
  • What do you want to do, run an ASP.NET MVC app from a server running on a console app? Or do you want to create a console app that uses the MVC pattern to do something (and if so, what)? Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 4:59
  • Also, .NET Core is supported on Windows too. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 5:12
  • Why rely on a dying platform (.net framework) and not use current technology (.NET > 5)? Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 5:18
  • @EtiennedeMartel I am trying to build a self-hosted application and I read up that it requires a console application to build the .exe file. MVC stands for model view controller. Commented Mar 4, 2023 at 7:42

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It's not possible.

ASP.NET MVC apps are hosted in IIS

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ASP.NET Core apps, however, can run as a standalone executable, using Kestrel for serving requests.
@EtiennedeMartel Yes, but Kestrel cannot be used in .net Framework console applications
@NineBerry Can I then build a ASP.NET MVC with .NET Framework and also produce a .exe file at the same time without relying on the Console Application?
ASP.net MVC only runs in IIS. But you can use ASP.net Core as a standalone application but only with .NET 5 or higher. When starting a new project, why rely on outdated .net Framework? .NET > 5 is the future.
@NineBerry I understand but I have a project that requires me to rely on using the .NET Framework :(

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