Chapter 11. Using the DataList and DataGrid Controls

Chapter 11. Using the DataList and DataGrid Controls

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Overview of the DataList and DataGrid Controls

• Using the DataList Control

• Using the DataGrid Control

This chapter tackles two of the most feature-rich controls included with the ASP.NET framework: the DataList and DataGrid controls.

The first section examines some of the features shared between both of these controls. You will learn how these controls use event bubbling, templates, and the DataKeys collection.

NOTE

You can view "live" versions of many of the code samples in this chapter by visiting the Superexpert Web site at:

http://www.Superexpert.com/AspNetUnleashed/

Next, you will explore the DataList control in depth. You will learn how to use it to display data in multiple columns and edit database data.

The remainder, and bulk, of the chapter is devoted to the DataGrid control. You will learn how to use it to display, edit, sort , and page through database data.