title: Why can't I use server controls in ASP.net MVC?
body: <p>I'm getting ready to be responsible for leading the development of a small ASP.net MVC application.  This is my first time creating an MVC application, so I am excited!</p>
  
  <p>I've carefully read over the documentation and I feel like I have the general idea of how MVC works.  However, if I understand correctly, server controls (like GridView, for instance) are not part of MVC.</p>
  
  <p>My question is: Why?  At my development shop, I'm so used to using controls like GridView and the MS Chart Controls that I'm almost at a complete loss as to developing without them.  It seems almost like starting over.</p>
  
  <p>Why are the server controls unavailable?  How does Microsoft expect me to work without them?  What are the alternatives?</p>