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MVC
Software Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: An architectural pattern that separates an application into three interconnected components: Model (data), View (user interface), and Controller (input handling).
Example in context
“We adopted the MVC architecture to modularize our web application, making it easier to maintain and test.”
“Web uygulamamızı modüler hale getirmek, bakımını ve testini kolaylaştırmak için MVC mimarisini benimsedik.”
Where engineers use it
MVC is widely used in web frameworks like Rails and Django, allowing separate teams to work on frontend and backend logic independently.
Synonyms: Model-View-Controller
Practice: can you use “MVC” at work?
You are refactoring a monolithic application to improve maintainability. Your tech lead suggests splitting the code into separate concerns. Which pattern are they likely referring to?
Show a model answer
“The MVC pattern divides an application into three interconnected parts for better modularity.”
“MVC” in 21 languages
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Frequently asked questions
What does MVC mean in engineering?
An architectural pattern that separates an application into three interconnected components: Model (data), View (user interface), and Controller (input handling). In Software Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce MVC?
MVC is pronounced /ɛm viː siː/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is MVC used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “We adopted the MVC architecture to modularize our web application, making it easier to maintain and test.”
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