ListBoxExtension.BindToEF(Type, String) Method
Binds the list box to a data source using the Entity Framework in database server mode.
Namespace: DevExpress.Web.Mvc
Assembly: DevExpress.Web.Mvc5.v24.2.dll
NuGet Package: DevExpress.Web.Mvc5
#Declaration
public ListBoxExtension BindToEF(
Type contextType,
string tableName
)
#Parameters
Name | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
context |
Type | A Type specifying the Data |
table |
String | A String object specifying the table name. |
#Returns
Type | Description |
---|---|
List |
A List |
#Remarks
Use the BindToEF method to bind the list box to Entity Framework data models.
Internally, the BindToEF method uses our EntityServerModeDataSource component, which was specifically designed to allow the list box to efficiently process large amounts of data. The EntityServerModeDataSource component automatically enables database server mode to optimize the execution of all queries to the data context initiated by the list box. In this mode, the list box loads records on demand and performs data-aware operations on the data server. This technique significantly improves the list box’s speed and responsiveness.
Note
The current Bind