This answer is based on the Sitecore documentation of rendering content with MVC1. When developing a component using Sitecore MVC, you can use the Field() helper method to render a field from an item. This method returns an HTML string that contains the field value and the necessary markup to make the field editable in Experience Editor. The Field() helper method can be used with the Sitecore HtmlHelper class, which provides extension methods for the ASP.NET MVC HtmlHelper class. For example, you can use the following syntax to render a field named Title from the current context item:
@Html.Sitecore().Field(“Title”)
You can also specify a different item or a rendering parameter to render the field from:
@Html.Sitecore().Field(“Title”, Model.Item) //Datasource item @Html.Sitecore().Field(“Title”, Model.PageItem) //Explicit page item
The Field() helper method supports various field types, such as single-line text, rich text, image, link, and checkbox. It also supports rendering fields with custom parameters, such as width, height, class, or alt. For example, you can use the following syntax to render an image field with a custom width and height:
@Html.Sitecore().Field(“Image”, new { w = 200, h = 100 })
The Field() helper method is the recommended way to render fields in Sitecore MVC, as it ensures that the fields are editable in Experience Editor and that the field values are properly encoded and formatted. However, there are some limitations and considerations when using the Field() helper method, such as:
The Field() helper method does not support rendering fields that are not part of the current item or its base templates. To render such fields, you need to use the FieldRenderer class or the sc:Field control.
The Field() helper method does not support rendering fields that are part of a complex data structure, such as a list or a dictionary. To render such fields, you need to use the sc:List or sc:Dictionary controls.
The Field() helper method does not support rendering fields that are part of a dynamic placeholder. To render such fields, you need to use the sc:DynamicPlaceholder control.
The Field() helper method does not support rendering fields that are part of a rendering variant. To render such fields, you need to use the sc:VariantField control.
References:
Rendering content with MVC
Using the Field helper
Field helper limitations and considerations
