Question

I have created a set of custom HtmlHelper extensions.

I would like to know if it is possible to prevent other developers in the same project from using the standard HtmlHelpers.

Eg: Say, I have..

public static string CustomDropDown(this HtmlHelper html)
{
   //Custom code here
}

I want only <% Html.CustomDropDown(..)%> to be visible to developers and not the standard <% Html.DropDownList(..)%> or any of its overloads.

Anybody having any clue if this is possible and how?

Answer 1

Consider using EditorTemplates and/or DisplayTemplates instead.
This way, all your developers need to do is to always call the

Html.EditorFor(model => model.MySpecialProperty);

or

Html.DisplayFor(model => model.MySpecialProperty);