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The ItemDataBound event is a commonly used event in ASP.NET web forms, especially when working with data-bound controls like the GridView or Repeater. This event occurs after each data item is bound to the control, giving developers the opportunity to access and manipulate the data-bound item before it is displayed on the page.
One of the most common uses of the ItemDataBound event is to customize the appearance of the data-bound item. This could include changing the font color, background color, or adding additional HTML elements such as images or links. In order to make these changes, developers need to have access to the data-bound item during the event.
To access the data-bound item, developers can use the e.Item property of the EventArgs parameter passed to the ItemDataBound event handler. This property contains a reference to the current data item being bound to the control. Using this reference, developers can access any of the properties or data values associated with the item.
For example, if we have a GridView control that is bound to a database table containing employee information, we can use the ItemDataBound event to dynamically change the background color of each row based on the employee's salary. We can access the salary value for each data item using the e.Item property and then use an if statement to determine the appropriate color to apply.
In addition to customizing the appearance of the data-bound item, the ItemDataBound event can also be used to perform other tasks such as data manipulation or validation. For instance, if our GridView control contains a column for employee salaries, we can use the ItemDataBound event to check if the salary is within a certain range and display a message if it is not.
Another useful feature of the ItemDataBound event is the ability to access and manipulate the underlying data source. This is particularly helpful when working with data sources that support paging or sorting. By using the e.Item property to access the data item, developers can also access the data source and make changes to the data before it is displayed on the page.
It is important to note that the ItemDataBound event is raised for each data item bound to the control. This means that if there are 10 data items in the GridView, the event will be triggered 10 times. Developers should keep this in mind when writing code for the event handler, as it may impact performance if heavy operations are performed on each data item.
In conclusion, the ItemDataBound event is a powerful tool for customizing and manipulating data-bound items in ASP.NET web forms. By using the e.Item property, developers can access and modify the data item before it is displayed on the page, giving them greater control over the appearance and functionality of their data-bound controls. So next time you're working with a data-bound control, remember to take advantage of the ItemDataBound event and unlock its full potential.
