Default model binder and complex types that include a list

Question

I\'m using RC1 of ASP.NET MVC.

I\'m trying to extend Phil Haack\'s model binding example. I\'m trying to use the default model binder to bind the following object:

Answer 1

To answer my own question:

I'm a dummy!

My example doesn't work because the Items property of the ListOfProducts class is not public:

public class ListOfProducts
{
    public int Id { get; set; }
    public string Title{ get; set; }
    List<Product> Items { get; set; }
}

I changed:

List<Product> Items { get; set; } 

to:

public List<Product> Items { get; set; }

and my code then worked.

To conclude the default model binder does work with types that contain properties of type List.

Answer 2

Starting with RC 1:

• Hidden Index is no longer required
• The number in [] must start with 0 and must ascend.

Your numbering looks OK.

Also, I noticed that you used different casing on your items property name. That should not make a difference, but it's worth checking.