hi there,

I am working with asp.net I use controls like DataGrid and DataList. I use to write code the way microsoft quick start samples showed. setting datasource and binding data I do in Code Behind and if I have to customize column appearance of DataList (specifically) I have to write it in In-Line Coding the way we used to do with Classic ASP. I always wondered, is there any way to do everything from Code Behind instead of writing some code in Code Behind and some in In-Line. I found solution for this problem as far as DataGrid is concert, but I still have problem with DataList.

If anybody explain me how to use datalist from code behind itself, it would be great help for me as In-Line Coding gets messed up. I would certainly like to see tips to use Code Behind effectively

Vinod Pawar
Software Developer
India

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Vinod Pawar
United States

I think you are talking for binding statements such as: <%#Databinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Field")%>? If so, it is easiest to do it that way. You have to load a user control into a control (such as a repeater). I thought the DataList was almost the same as the DataGrid, except for being one field... what do you have to do in-line?

Coding-wise, you shouldn't have to put any code in <Script runat="server"></script> tags.

Brian

Thanks Brian,

you are Absolutely right, I am talking for binding statements such as: <%#Databinder.Eval(Container.DataItem, "Field")%>, and if I want this to be done in code-behind I have to use DataRepeater control, ok I shall try it. But I would also like to have suggestion from you is that What should be used > either Code-Behind or In-Line Coding or both Mixed, I am not bothered about easy or tough way of coding, but what should be the standard practice you can suggest.

thanx again

Vinod Pawar
Software Developer
India

For controls like the datalist and repeater, I would recommend using the Databinder.Eval(..) statement personally. I don't think it makes it that complicated, and it makes it easier to code. The alternative would be to manually create the databindings, which wouldn't be too bad I guess. I like to put it there because then it shortens my code-behind file, and it's ease of use. Plus, it is common to use the Databinder.Eval() statement.

In ASP.NET 2.0, it will be even easier to use. All you have to do is specify Eval("field name") or Bind("field name"). These are specified in the Page class.

Lastly, for templatecolumns in a datagrid, it definitely would be more efficient to use this notation. Otherwise, you have to bind the data in the TemplateColumn using the DataGrid's ItemCreated event, and that would be somewhat of a performance hit considering the alternative.

Brian

right,

Thanx Brian..

Vinod Pawar
Software Developer
India