Use @{ ... } to wrap multiple lines of C# logic, like variable declarations or loops, at the top of your page.
This is the "magic" character that transitions from HTML to C#. It tells the Razor engine to start processing code instead of static text.
Since it's C#, you get full autocomplete and error-checking in Visual Studio.
ASP.NET Web Pages with is a lightweight framework designed to mix HTML with server-side C# code seamlessly. It’s built for developers who want a straightforward way to create dynamic web content without the complexity of full MVC patterns. Key Concepts
Razor automatically HTML-encodes output, which helps prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.
You can output values directly into your HTML, such as Current time: @DateTime.Now .
The code is clean and easy to follow because it looks like standard HTML.
Razor allows you to use standard C# logic like @if , @else , and @foreach directly inside your markup. Basic Syntax Example