How does the ASP.NET MVC request lifecycle work internally?

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Short answer

The request lifecycle processes HTTP requests through routing, controller execution, and view rendering.

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When a request hits the ASP.NET MVC application, it goes through routing to determine the controller and action. The controller processes the request, interacts with the model, and returns a view or result. Finally, the view engine renders the response.

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