So far, you've learned about why the ASP.NET MVC framework exists, and have gained understanding of its architecture and underlying design goals. You've taken it for a good long test-drive by building a realistic e-commerce application.

The rest of this book aims to open the hood, exposing the full details of the framework's machinery. You'll find in-depth systematic documentation of its parts and possibilities, plus practical guides and recipes for implementing a range of typical web application features.