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What Is MVC?

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The model-view-controller (MVC) pattern is a software-design pattern used for creating data-driven web applications. A design pattern is a general solution that addresses common software-design challenges. While not a finished design, you may think of a design pattern as a template or set of best practices.

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Wolf, D., Henley, A.J. (2017). What Is MVC?. In: Java EE Web Application Primer. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-3195-1_5

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