Help with asp.net mvc 1.0 or 2 in Visual Studio 2010

Question

I currently joined a team that is working on an asp.net mvc 1.0 app.

The app is quite large so changing to mvc 2 right now is not an option.

I have visual studio 2010 Ultimate which doesnt come with mvc 1.

When I tried running opening the solution in my computer I got a conversion wizard. I tried following it but the app just doesnt compile.. it gives plenty of errors and they are all related to mvc 2 new additions

My question is. Can you run asp.net mvc 1 apps in Visual Studio 2010? thanks ind advance

Answer 1

You need to download ASP.Net MVC 1.0.

Answer 2

I had the same frowning eye brows when I encountered that. A simple download and install of ASP.NET MVC 1.0 is what you need.

The app is quite large so changing to mvc 2 right now is not an option.

Did you try? Mostly 2.0 just adds new cool things to 1.0 like areas and better validation (also client side). It's of course your decision but if the architecture team lets you I suggest you try to upgrade and continue on that.