Building My First .NET Core MVC RSVP Platform for a Banking Association Event

I Just Built My First .NET Core MVC RSVP Platform — Here’s How It Went

I recently completed a fast-paced, high-pressure project: a full RSVP platform for a national banking association in the Middle East.

The catch? I had only 9 days to learn the stack, build it, and deliver results.

Let’s break it down.

🏦 The Goal: Smart RSVP for a Formal Banking Event

Every year, a national banking association in the MENA region hosts a major corporate event.

This time, they wanted a digital RSVP platform — to know exactly who’s coming, who canceled, and when.

Core requirements:

• Online RSVP form
• Real-time submission tracking
• Email confirmation with QR code
• Check-in system via QR scanning
• Analytics dashboard
• User and employee management

💻 The Tech Stack: Clean and Simple

I chose a lightweight, fast-moving stack that fits the project:

• Backend: .NET Core MVC
• Frontend: Razor Pages + Alpine.js
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Deployment: Client-side infrastructure

No React, no Vue — just fast Razor rendering and Alpine for smooth interactivity.

⚡ The Timeline: 9 Days, No Extensions

I started on July 8th, 2025. It needed to be ready by July 17th.

This meant:

• Designing the data model
• Building frontend and backend logic
• Integrating email + QR code features
• Building a responsive admin dashboard
• Testing and refining in record time

✅ The Features I Delivered

Here’s what went live by the end of the sprint:

• Dynamic RSVP Form
  • Name, email, guest info
• Dashboard
  • Daily submissions
  • Submission timestamps
  • Total count, checked-in, and canceled stats
• Email System
  • Sends confirmation with QR code
• User/Admin Panel
  • Manage attendees, employees, and access levels

The QR code scanner and check-in feature is the only part still in progress.

🧠 What I Learned (Fast)

This was my first real .NET Core MVC project.

In university, I only built basic WinForms — so Razor Pages, Identity, and Entity Framework were all new.

Key takeaways:

• How to use Identity for authentication
• How to organize services and repositories
• Real-world MVC structure
• Fast problem solving under tight deadlines

If I could start again, I’d first study .NET Core structure before writing a line of code. It would’ve saved time.

📊 A Look at the Dashboard

Here’s a quick snapshot of the dashboard I built.

It shows:

• How many people RSVP’d
• Who canceled or checked in
• When submissions were made

Dashboard	Submisstion

Clean, informative, and optimized for mobile too.

🌍 Built for the MENA Region

This RSVP platform was designed for a corporate banking event in the Middle East — with localization in mind and features tailored to formal business events.

It's a great example of how modern web tools like .NET Core MVC + Razor can build serious, real-world solutions quickly — without the bloat.

📍 Tech Stack Summary

🤝 Need a Custom RSVP System or Dashboard?

I help businesses build tools that actually work — even on tight deadlines.

Whether you're planning an event, need internal tools, or want a custom dashboard for your team — I can help.

Reach out:

📧 Email: safi.abdulkader@gmail.com | 💻 LinkedIn: @abdulkader-safi | 📱 Instagram: @abdulkader.safi | 🏢 DSRPT

Drop me a line, I’m always happy to collaborate! 🚀