MVC general class location

Question

In the MVC folder structure, where should general class files reside? For example, I have a class that determines the right DataContext to use, so I'm not reinventing the wheel in each of my controllers. Should it live in the Controllers folder even though it's not a controller? Should it be with the Models because it's database related, even though it's not a model? Possibly the Views\Shared folder? Or is Content the catch-all folder for that kind of stuff? I'm sure I could put it anywhere, but I was wondering where the "right" place is.

Answer 1

It's not a controller, content or a view, so don't use those. It sounds most closely related to your model, so you could put it in model under a subfolder called "Helpers" or "Utility" or some such. Or you can add another top level folder called Services and put it there. That's where I put all my app logic, the middle man between the controllers and the model.

Answer 2

If you look at Rob's MVC Storefront: Separate class library project (like Commerce.MVC.Data)