Creating TreeView from Database in MVC 4 Application

Summary:
This video demonstrates how to generate a TreeView structure using data directly from a SQL Server database in an MVC 4 application. The example uses recursive methods to fetch hierarchical data from a parent-child table (such as a category structure). The TreeView is rendered using a combination of Razor and recursive HTML helpers.

Key Steps:

• Create a SQL table with ID and ParentID fields.
• Use Entity Framework to fetch data into a recursive model.
• Write recursive logic in the controller to build the tree.
• Use a partial view or helper method to render nested HTML in the view.

Best For:
Developers working with older ASP.NET MVC versions who need to generate TreeViews from database-driven content, particularly with dynamic data structures.