Binding Data to Controls - RunTime Vrs DesignTime

[aviles1973]

I am usig VB.net with a SQLServer2005 database. I create my database directly in VB.net and I have a question and would like some advice from others.

When I bind my labels, textboxes, etc. to DataFields in VB.net I really don't like the behind the scenes work that VB.net creates. I feel like I sort of loss control of what is going on behind the scenes.

My Question:

Does everyone bind the datafields in the database? Or do most people just assign the labels, textboxes, etc. programaticly at runtime when needed such as navigating from record to record?

I find it more controllable and stable to just create a SubFunction Class to assign the table data to these objects.

Is there any speed or other advantages when binding at design time?

Another thing is that when I do bind at design time VB.net creates DataSets and I prefer to use DataTables. So therefore I have unwanted datasets and then I create my DataTables. And when I make changes to the Database-> such as creating new fields the DataBindingObject is not refreshed.

I pretty much enjoy and like doing everything at runtime including my connection to the Database.

I just wanted to know how most other VB.net programmers accomlish this. Runtime or Designtime

 

[jebenson]

I do runtime, always. I just don't like not having complete control over all aspects of my appliations.



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[TipGiver]

Have a look at

http://www.vbip.com/books/1861004915/chapter_4915_11.asp

Your question isL Early vs Late binding. Late binding in simple words, is a great feature. You should you either or both binding "ways", depending on what fits you better (i mean your project's needs).

 

[chrissie1]

yep runtime here



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[TipGiver]

typo: "You should you" -> "You should use

 

[PGoRule]

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