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What is Model Binding in ASP.NET Core?

Mid .NET Core
Quick Answer Model binding reads request data (JSON body, form fields, route segments, query string) and maps it to action parameters. An action public IActionResult Create(CreateUserDto dto) automatically gets dto populated from the request JSON body. No manual request.Body reading required. Customizable with [FromBody], [FromQuery], [FromRoute] attributes.

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Model binding converts HTTP request data (query, form, route, headers) into .NET objects. Supports type conversion, collections, nested models, and custom binders.

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