What is DbDataSource?

DbDataSource

DbDataSource is a really useful tool designed for advanced PC users like software developers and programmers. It gives you an ASP.NET WebForms DataSource control that works great with the EntityFramework CodeFirst.

Easy Integration with ASP.NET

With DbDataSource, adding a data source to your markup is super quick and easy. You can filter results right away using LINQ in the Where property and select specific values using the Select property.

How to Add a Data Source

You can easily add a data source in your markup. Here's a simple example:

ss:DbDataSource ID="source" runat="server" Source="Namespace.MyDbContext.MyDbSetProperty"

Filtering Results with LINQ

If you want to filter results, it's all done within the Where property. Check this out:

<% source.Where = set => set.OfType<MyEntityType>().Where(s => My where expression here)) %>

Selecting Specific Values

You can also select values using the Select property, just like this:

<% source.Select = set => set.OfType<MyEntityType>().Select(s => My select expression here)) %>

Important Note about Data Operations

Just remember, if you set the Select property, you won't be able to insert, update, or delete any more data from the data source after it has been loaded. So choose wisely!

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