HOUSTON .NET MVC DEVELOPMENT
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.NET MVC development services in Houston from DESSS cover the full life of an MVC application: design, build, integration, migration and support. As an ASP.NET MVC development company in Houston, we work on both new ASP.NET Core MVC projects and older ASP.NET MVC 5 applications that still run important parts of the business.
MVC separates an application into models for data and rules, views for the screens, and controllers that handle requests. That structure keeps large applications testable and easier to change, which is why many internal portals, customer extranets and line-of-business systems are built this way.
This page focuses on the MVC pattern. For broader .NET work, see our .NET Core development company in Houston, .NET Core consulting, ASP.NET development and .NET development pages.
When to call us
When starting a new web application, inheriting an MVC 5 codebase, or planning a move to modern .NET.
What you receive
Working, tested software, documentation, deployment pipelines and a support plan.
Who it is for
IT managers, product owners and development teams responsible for .NET web applications.
Where we work
From our Houston headquarters, with an office in Austin, for clients across Texas.
OUR SERVICES
.NET MVC development services in Houston
Six services cover most of what Houston companies need from an MVC development team.
ASP.NET Core MVC development
New applications on modern .NET with controllers, Razor views, dependency injection and built-in security features.
ASP.NET MVC web application development
Enhancements, fixes and performance work for existing ASP.NET MVC 5 applications on .NET Framework.
MVC to .NET Core migration
Moving ASP.NET MVC 5 applications to ASP.NET Core MVC on modern .NET, in stages and with tests.
Web API and REST API development
REST APIs for mobile apps, JavaScript frontends and partner systems, documented with OpenAPI.
Entity Framework and SQL Server
Data models, migrations, query tuning and stored procedure work with Entity Framework Core and SQL Server.
Application maintenance and support
Monitoring, patching, bug fixes and small enhancements under a predictable support plan.
COMMON PROJECTS
MVC projects we deliver in Houston
These are the .NET MVC projects that most often bring Houston teams to us, and how we approach each one.
ASP.NET Core development services in Houston
How do you build a new MVC application? Our ASP.NET Core development services in Houston start with the data model, user roles and key workflows. We build in C# with ASP.NET Core MVC and Razor views, or pair MVC with an Angular or React frontend where screens need to be highly interactive.
–Domain and data modeling
–Role-based security
–Razor views or SPA frontend
–Automated tests from day one
.NET migration services in Houston
How do you move MVC 5 to modern .NET? Our .NET migration services in Houston begin with an inventory of dependencies, packages and Windows-only features. Controllers and views carry over with changes, while configuration, authentication and startup code are rewritten. Larger applications can be migrated route by route so both versions run side by side during the move.
For a full assessment first, see our .NET Core consulting service.
–Dependency and package analysis
–Incremental, route-by-route migration
–Authentication and configuration updates
–Regression testing before cutover
.NET application modernization in Houston
Should we migrate, refactor or rebuild? .NET application modernization in Houston is not always a straight migration. Some legacy .NET application modernization projects keep the business logic and replace the user interface; others split off APIs or move hosting to Azure first. We compare options on risk, cost and time.
See also our application modernization services.
–Codebase health review
–Migrate, refactor or rebuild options
–Hosting and cost comparison
–Phased roadmap
Custom web application development in Houston
What kinds of applications do you build? Our custom web application development in Houston covers customer portals, quoting and order tools, field service and inspection apps, approval workflows and reporting dashboards. MVC suits these well because the structure stays clear as features grow.
–Customer and vendor portals
–Workflow and approval tools
–Reporting dashboards
–Field and inspection apps
Enterprise application integration
Can the application connect to our other systems? Yes. We connect MVC applications to ERP, CRM, SharePoint, identity providers and third-party services through REST APIs, message queues and scheduled jobs, with logging and retry handling.
–ERP and CRM integration
–Single sign-on with Entra ID
–Queues and background jobs
–Logging and error alerts
Azure and cloud deployment
Where should the application run? ASP.NET Core MVC applications run on Windows or Linux, on IIS, in containers or on Azure App Service. We set up CI/CD pipelines, staging slots, monitoring and backups, and can also deploy to AWS.
–Azure App Service or containers
–CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub
–Monitoring and alerts
–Backup and recovery
HOW WE WORK
How a .NET MVC project runs
Our .NET MVC projects follow six steps and deliver working software in short sprints.
STEP 01
Discovery
We agree goals, users, integrations and, for existing apps, review the current code.
STEP 02
Architecture
We design the data model, project structure, security and hosting.
STEP 03
Build
Features are built in sprints with Razor, C#, Angular, React or a mix as needed.
STEP 04
Test
Unit, integration and user acceptance testing run throughout.
STEP 05
Deploy
CI/CD pipelines release the application to Azure, AWS or your servers.
STEP 06
Support
We monitor, fix and enhance the application under a support plan.
RELATED SERVICES
Other .NET services from DESSS
MVC is one part of the .NET work we do for Houston companies.
WHY DESSS
Why choose DESSS for .NET MVC development
A good MVC team writes code that your next developer can understand.
Old and new .NET
We work on both ASP.NET MVC 5 and ASP.NET Core MVC, which makes migration planning practical.
Tested code
Automated tests and code reviews are part of every sprint, not an extra.
No lock-in
You own the source code, documentation and pipelines, and can bring work in-house at any time.
Local to Houston
Planning sessions and demos can happen in person at your office or ours.
DESSS .NET MVC services include new ASP.NET Core MVC applications, maintenance of ASP.NET MVC 5 applications, migration to modern .NET, Web API development, Entity Framework and SQL Server work, integration, cloud deployment and support.
ASP.NET MVC 5 runs on .NET Framework 4.x and Windows. ASP.NET Core MVC runs on modern .NET, works on Windows and Linux, and is where Microsoft adds new features. The MVC concepts are similar, so skills carry over.
ASP.NET MVC 5 is in maintenance mode: it gets security fixes tied to the .NET Framework and Windows support lifecycle, but no new features. Applications keep working, though it becomes harder to find compatible libraries over time.
".NET Core" is the older name for what Microsoft now calls .NET. In practice, the migration means moving an ASP.NET MVC 5 application to ASP.NET Core MVC on a current, supported .NET release.
Yes. We start with a code review, set up a working development environment and document what we find before making changes.
Yes. We build REST APIs with ASP.NET Core and frontends with Razor, Angular or React, depending on how interactive the screens need to be.
HOUSTON .NET MVC DEVELOPMENT
Plan your .NET MVC project with a Houston team
Book a short call about .NET MVC development services in Houston. We will discuss your application, your timeline and whether to build new, enhance or migrate.
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