Windows Store Apps - Data Binding in Depth

Unlock the power of data binding for your Windows Store Apps! This course dives deep into WinRT's data binding capabilities, allowing you to seamlessly connect your application's user interface to its underlying data.

Learn how to eliminate boilerplate code by avoiding manual event handlers for data synchronization between UI elements. Data binding is the foundation for the widely adopted Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) architectural pattern.

You'll gain practical skills in:

• Creating Data Bindings: Master data binding in both XAML and C#.
• Debugging Data Bindings: Efficiently troubleshoot and resolve data binding issues.
• Data Sources: Explore various data sources for data binding, including:
  • Dependency Properties
  • .NET Properties
  • Resources
  • Relative Sources
  • Collections
• Data Templating: Render your data objects effectively using DataTemplates.
• WinRT Data Controls: Utilize powerful WinRT data controls like ListView and GridView for dynamic data presentation.
• Design-Time Data: Learn to create and manage Design-Time data for enhanced development workflows.

Discover best practices through numerous demonstrations, covering topics such as:

• CollectionViews: Efficiently manage and group data with CollectionViews.
• Semantic Zoom: Implement Semantic Zoom for improved accessibility.
• Incremental Loading: Optimize performance with incremental data loading.
• ViewModelLocator: Utilize a ViewModelLocator for robust dependency injection.
• Design-Time Data in Blend: Create and manage Design-Time data within Visual Studio Blend.

This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical techniques to leverage data binding and build modern, data-driven Windows Store Apps.