@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Name, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.EmailAddress, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.Password, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.ConfirmPassword, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.AddressLine1, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.AddressLine2, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.City, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.StateOrProvince, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.PostalCode, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
// Note that we’re using a drop-down list here instead of an editor due to the nature of countries which are best represented as options in this context.
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.PhoneNumber, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@Html.ValidationMessageFor(model => model.DateOfBirth, “”, new { @class = “text-danger” })
@section Scripts {
@{await Html.RenderPartialAsync(“_ValidationScriptsPartial”);}
}
“`
### Explanation:
1. **Razor Syntax**: The form uses Razor syntax (`@Html`) to generate HTML elements dynamically based on model properties and metadata annotations like `[Required]`, etc., provided by data annotation attributes in the `UserProfileViewModel`.
2. **Validation Attributes**: Each field has corresponding validation messages wrapped around them using `@Html.ValidationMessageFor()`. This ensures that error messages are displayed next to each input when validations fail during submission or real-time editing with JavaScript/jQuery if applicable.
3. **DropDownLists and Lists for Country & Gender**: For country selection, a drop-down list (`@Html.DropDownList`) is used instead of an editor because countries are categorical data best represented as options rather than text inputs where user typing might cause errors or inconsistencies in values like ISO codes/names etc.
4. **File Upload Handling for Profile Picture**: A file input element allows users to upload images directly into the profile picture field without requiring additional server-side handling unless necessary (server checks can be implemented via custom validators).
5. **JavaScript Validation Libraries Inclusion**: The inclusion of `_ValidationScriptsPartial` at the end ensures that any front-end validation libraries such as jQuery Validate are properly initialized and functional across all forms on your application, enhancing user experience by providing instant feedback before form submission occurs server side.
6. **Save Button Outside Form Contextually Properly Placed**: The “Save Profile” button is placed outside the main `
