When we will update on the next version of MVC5.3.0 if there is no updates on the version please provide documentation for that.

MVC is now part of the AspNetWebStack, and not a separate repo. very little has changed in the last 7 years. See code changes:

https://github.com/aspnet/AspNetWebStack/releases

Note: the library is pretty mature, no updates in a couple years. The 3.2.5 release had the most MVC changes back in 2018. you can also check the issues for any possible pending work.

Hi @Vinayak Padamata ,

Regarding your question about ASP.NET MVC 5.3.0, here’s the latest information:

ASP.NET MVC 5.3.0, released on October 23, 2023, is the latest version of the ASP.NET MVC framework, as confirmed by the NuGet package listing. No new versions or significant updates have been announced since, as the framework is considered mature and in maintenance mode with minimal changes in recent years. The last notable updates to the MVC component were in the 5.2.9 release in 2021, with 5.3.0 introducing only minor changes, such as updates to HttpResponseMessage, as part of the AspNetWebStack repository.

Microsoft has shifted its focus to ASP.NET Core, a modern, cross-platform framework that unifies MVC, Web API, and Web Pages. ASP.NET MVC 5.x is no longer in active development, and no new versions (e.g., 5.3.1 or higher) are expected. However, as a Tool under Microsoft’s support lifecycle policy, MVC 5 may receive security patches with at least 12 months’ notice before end-of-support, tied to the .NET Framework lifecycle.

Documentation:

NuGet Package Details – NuGet Gallery details the Microsoft.AspNet.Mvc 5.3.0 package, targeting .NET Framework 4.5 and higher, for building dynamic websites with MVC.

GitHub Repository – AspNetWebStack Releases provide release notes, though 5.3.0 changes are minimal compared to 5.2.9.

Microsoft Learn – ASP.NET MVC Documentation covers concepts applicable to 5.3.0. While focused on earlier versions like 5.2 and 5.1, it remains relevant due to the lack of major changes in 5.3.0.

Troubleshooting: If you encounter issues after upgrading to MVC 5.3.0, such as HTTP 500 errors, check your Web.config file for outdated binding redirects. Ensure the binding redirect for System.Web.Mvc points to version 5.3.0.0:

<runtime>
  <assemblyBinding xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1">
    <dependentAssembly>
      <assemblyIdentity name="System.Web.Mvc" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" />
      <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-5.3.0.0" newVersion="5.3.0.0" />
    </dependentAssembly>
  </assemblyBinding>
</runtime>

Recommendations: Given Microsoft’s focus on ASP.NET Core, transitioning to ASP.NET Core is recommended for new projects or long-term maintenance.

Hope this helps! If you agree with my suggestion, feel free to interact with the system accordingly!