Lecture 7
Lecture 7
Model-View-Controller
MVC
• The Model-View-Controller (MVC) is a software architectural pattern
that separates an application into three interconnected components:
Model, View, and Controller.
Components of MVC
• Model:
• Represents the application's data, logic, and rules.
• Responsible for data manipulation, storage, and interaction.
• Isolated from direct user interaction and GUI concerns.
• View:
• Displays data from the Model to the user.
• Presents information in a user-friendly format.
• Can have multiple views for the same data.
• Controller:
• Handles user interactions and application flow.
• Receives input from the user via the View.
• Interacts with the Model to update data and communicates changes to the View.
Benefits of MVC
• Separation of Concerns:
• Clear division of responsibilities enhances modularity and maintainability.
• Reusability:
• Each component can be reused independently in different parts of the
application.
• Flexibility:
• Changes in one component have minimal impact on others.
• Collaboration:
• Different teams can work on different components simultaneously.
MVC Workflow
• User Interaction:
• User interacts with the View, triggering events or actions.
• Controller Processing:
• Controller receives input, processes it, and interacts with the Model.
• Model Update:
• Model updates its data based on Controller's instructions.
• View Update:
• View receives updates from the Model and displays the data.
Example Use Case: Web Application
• Model:
• Represents application data (user accounts, orders, products).
• Manages data storage, retrieval, and manipulation.
• View:
• Displays user interfaces (web pages) with data from the Model.
• Presents information in a visually appealing way.
• Controller:
• Handles user interactions (clicks, form submissions).
• Validates user input, interacts with the Model, and updates the View.
Implementations of MVC
• Web Development:
• MVC frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Django, ASP.NET MVC.
• Desktop Applications:
• JavaFX, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
• Mobile Apps:
• iOS (Swift) with UIKit, Android (Java/Kotlin) with Android Architecture
Components.
Real-World Examples
• Web Development: User registration, login, and profile management.
• E-commerce: Product catalog, shopping cart, and order processing.
• Social Media: Posting content, user feeds, and notifications.
Conclusion
• Takeaway: MVC is a powerful pattern that promotes separation of
concerns, modularity, and maintainability in software development.
• Benefits: Enhances development efficiency, code organization, and
team collaboration.