(often referred to simply as "CSHTML5" or by its namespace, C#/XAML for HTML5 ) is a unique and powerful compilation framework designed to allow developers to write web applications using C# and XAML—technologies traditionally reserved for the Microsoft .NET desktop ecosystem.
CSHTML5 gained significant traction as a savior for companies stuck with legacy Silverlight applications. When browser plugins were phased out, Silverlight apps became unusable. CSHTML5 provided a migration path because its API design mirrors Silverlight and WPF so closely. In many cases, developers could copy-paste massive chunks of old C# code into a CSHTML5 project and have it run on the web with minimal changes.
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Create a new folder named "Services" and add a C# class file named "BlogPostService.cs". This class will be responsible for retrieving and storing blog posts.
private BlogPostService _blogPostService; (often referred to simply as "CSHTML5" or by
public BlogPostListViewModel()
using System.Collections.ObjectModel; using BlogPostApp.Services; using BlogPostApp.Models; CSHTML5 provided a migration path because its API
_blogPosts.Add(blogPost);
public class BlogPostListViewModel