How to properly encode links to external URL in MVC Razor

Question

This view suppose to show a list of hyperlinks, each pointing to an external URL. The goal is for the user to click one of these links and have their browser open a new tab

Answer 1

Two ways :

1. update the database column with full link:

eg SQL:

update ProductTable set LinkColumn='http://www.example.com/Product/Mobiles' where ID=123

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2. Hardcode the http part and list from model

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hope helps someone.