What is model binding in ASP.NET MVC and how do attributes work?

Can you explain what model binding is in ASP.NET MVC?

Model binding in ASP.NET MVC is the process of converting incoming request data into .NET objects, making it easier to work with data in your application.

How do attributes play a role in model binding?

Attributes in model binding help define how data should be mapped to model properties, such as using [Bind] to specify which properties to include or exclude.

Can you give an example of using attributes for model binding?

Sure! You can use the [Bind] attribute on a model class to specify which properties to bind from the request, like this: [Bind("Name, Age")] public class Person { public string Name { get; set; } public int Age { get; set; } }.

What happens if I don't use attributes?

If you don't use attributes, model binding will attempt to bind all public properties of the model by default, which may lead to unexpected behavior if there are properties you don't want to bind.