Using MapHttpRoute in MVC 3 - asp.net-mvc-3

I would like to using the HttpRouteCollectionExtensions.MapHttpRoute method in MVC 3. Is this method only designed for MVC 4?
I have spent several hours, but cannot find alternative for MVC 3. How can I achieve the same thing that MapHttpRoute does in MVC 3?

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Differentiate between MVC and WebAPI in ASP.NET 5 / MVC 6

MVC and WebAPI are being combined for ASP.NET 5 / MVC 6, however I still want to be able to differentiate between the two.
Previously, different behaviours could be implemented in the form of global filters, on both MVC and Web API.
Now the two are combined in MVC 6, how could I cause a global filter to only apply its behaviour for Web API actions?
You can separate the controller types by namespace or assembly. Create a custom filter provider that extends the DefaultFilterProvider class. The provider would check the controller namespace and return the appropriate action filters.

ASP MVC 5 WebAPI vs Ajax.ActionLink

I am having some difficulties understanding the difference between ASP.Net MVC WebAPI Controllers (System.Web.Http.ApiController) and #Ajax.ActionLink (PartialViews).
As my knowledge of MVC 5 and razor is not very profound I wonder why I should use ApiController (except for the obvious reason, when I have an external application that requests data from my webapi).
My requirement is to easily do ajax AND leverage the built-in mechanisms like validation and such.
At this time I use WebApi and jQuery - which works pretty well, but on the other hand i have to do all the exception handling (ie. validation) manually again.
Any advice?

WCF or Asp.Net MVC for API acess?

I wanted to get some thoughts about API access either through WCF or MVC. Either works, but I like the idea of using MVC to build custom routes. I know this is possible with WCF (maintaining the request routes), but aside form the security disadvantages of not using WCF (which are not deal breakers) what other thoughts does the community have regarding this.
I have a project where we have been discussion using MVC or WCF and we are comfortable with both, but we are swaying towards MVC.
You should use the new ASP.Net MVC Web API framework, new to MVC 4.0.
I think MVC makes a great web API. I did this not too long ago for an android app that uses a RESTful web API using MVC 3. Here's a good tutorial:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/dd943053.aspx
If you're feeling adventurous check out the Web API framework included in MVC 4. NOTE: I have not experimented with this yet but plan to in the near future. See here: http://www.asp.net/web-api

Asp.net MVC3 Framework understanding the Idea Behind

I have tried to understand the MVC3 framework and when I used to start on a Project I Don't know that where I am starting the project what the arrangement of files And Why I am Adding Controllers Models As I am a Beginner somebody Please guide Me about its Structure of Solution Files and folder where we have To start If Want something To make In this framework so What should I do For this.
MVC is a software architecture - the structure of the system - that separates domain/application/business (whatever you prefer) logic from the rest of the user interface. It does this by separating the application into three parts: the model, the view, and the controller.
Check this ASP.NET MVC Overview .. It may clear you all doubt that what is Model , View and Controllers etc. First you learn about the MVC architechture, then look for the project.
spend few mintues learning these Model-View-Controller, What is MVC, really?, Wiki - MVC. It may help you to know about MVC project structure and interaction related stuff..
follow the Microsoft tutorial step by step.. There is much good tutorial named MVC Music Store
The best ASP.NET MVC tutorial I know is the NerdDinner application contained in "Professional ASP.NET MVC 3". It has been created by Scott Hanselman and is in production use online at http://www.NerdDinner.com.
Free ASP.NET MVC eBook Tutorial , Microsoft MVC Book or Tutorial Recommendation
Check recommended books for MVC 3. I like Pro ASP.NET MVC 3 Framework by Steven Sanderson.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/6315616/best-book-on-asp-net-mvc-3

ASP.NET MVC 3 - How to Reuse Solution?

What's the best way to structure the base functionality of an ASP.NET MVC 3 solution so it can be reused in subsequent solutions? For example, I'm going to develop a basic skeleton MVC app with user registration using email verification, enhanced users/right/roles, blogging with comments, and a forum. I understand maintaining the business logic in class libraries but how about the controllers and views? Do I basically have to just copy and paste my base solution to create each of my new solutions?
Creating a Custom ASP.NET MVC Project Template
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