Using Inline C# inside Javascript File in MVC Framework
asp.net-mvc, javascript
Solution
As others have said, the C# is not being processed by the server.
A possible solution would be to have a separate view that uses the same model and outputs the JavaScript, then reference that view in your `<script type="text/javascript" src="yourJSview.aspx"></script>`.
Added as per SLaks' answer:
Set the content-type to `text/javascript`, and put your JavaScript source directly below the `<%@ Page` directive (without a `<script>` tag).
Beware that you won't get any IntelliSense for it in VS.
Problem
I am trying to get inline C# to work in my JavaScript files using the MVC Framework. I made this little test code up. ``` $(document).ready(function() { alert(<%= ViewData["Message"] %>); }); ``` When this code is used inside of the view it works perfectly. When I get outside of my aspx view and try this in a JavaScript file I get illegal XML character. I figure this is by design in the MVC Framework but I haven't been able to find any material on this on the web. Has anyone gotten inline C# to work in JavaScript files using the MVC Framework?