# Configuring your MVC Application

Develop powerful and lightweight web applications using ASP.NET MVC controls. Learn more about creating an MVC application in ASP.NET MVC documentation.

## Content



This section demonstrates how to create and configure MVC application using ComponentOne and Visual Studio templates in Visual Studio. Make sure you check the [System Requirements](/componentone/docs/mvc/online-mvc/GettingStarted/SystemRequirements) before proceeding.

*   [Using ComponentOne Template](/componentone/docs/mvc/online-mvc/CreatingaNewProject/UsingC1Template)
*   [Using Visual Studio Template](/componentone/docs/mvc/online-mvc/CreatingaNewProject/UsingVSTemplate)

Using ComponentOne template over standard Visual Studio template has certain merits, which are listed below.

*   Registers the resources required to use MVC Edition controls.
*   Adds entries to the web.config file automatically.
*   Adds ASP.NET MVC Edition references to the project automatically.
*   Adds license.licx file to the project automatically.