Applications built with ASP.NET MVC are easier to test, maintain, and extend because the architecture and role of each component is well-defined. And since it's built from the ground up as a core part of the .NET framework, it integrates seamlessly with other ASP.NET features already widely used, such as Web Forms or Master Pages. ASP.NET MVC 3 in Action, Third Edition is a fast-paced tutorial designed to introduce ASP.NET MVC to .NET developers and show how to apply it effectively. After a high-speed ramp up, the book explores key topics like validation, routing, and data access. Each topic is illustrated with its own example, so it's easy to dip into the book without reading in sequence. This book also covers some high-value, high-end techniques you won't find anywhere else!

Jeffrey Palmermo is the CIO of Headspring Systems, cofounder of the MvcContrib project, and a Microsoft MVP. A popular speaker and writer, Jeffrey's Party with Palermo site is one of the first and longest-running ASP.NET MVC websites.

Jimmy Bogard is an architect and .NET community leader.

Eric Hexter is a veteran software developer and the Director for the Austin .NET Users group. Eric has run the Austin Code Camp, which is a one-day developer conference, since 2007. In addition to his position in the Austin .NET Users Group, Eric has held the following positions: INETA Membership Mentor for South Texas, ASPInsider, Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in ASP.NET, and founder of the Community for MVC virtual usergroup. Eric speaks to user groups and at technology conferences around Texas and the U.S.

Matt Hinze is a programmer and software designer from Austin, Texas. He has successfully delivered technical courses to software developers since 2005. He is also a full-time developer working in the trenches on major software projects. Matt is an ASPInsider and Microsoft MVP for C#. Matt works at Sogeti on a large e-commerce implementation in Round Rock, and lives in the North Austin suburbs with his wife and son.

Jeremy Skinner is a UK-based software developer who has been working with the ASP.NET MVC Framework since its first public preview in late 2007 and has been developing applications with it ever since. Jeremy is also a member of the Microsoft ASP Insiders and is involved with several open-source projects including MvcContrib which provides extensions for ASP.NET MVC.