Grid / Simple Data Binding

Simple data-binding through the DataBind() method can be used in simple scenarios which does not require complex operations like insert/delete/update, grouping, hierarchy relations, etc. For advanced features like grouping, hierarchy presentation, filtering. etc. Telerik RadGrid requires advanced data-binding through its NeedDataSource event or a data source control (see the NeedDataSource demo in this section or the Automatic operations demo from the Insert/Update/Delete section of the QSF).

The NeedDataSource event is especially designed to facilitate the work of the developers as you do not need to handle any sorting/paging/grouping/filtering/etc. commands manually. Under such circumstances Telerik RadGrid will be "smart enough" to perform the corresponding operation automatically. This example demonstrates how to use Telerik RadGrid with simple data binding. You should:

• Set the DataSource property. This property points the database which will be used as a source for your grid instance.
• Call the DataBind() method when appropriate.

The correct approach when using simple data-binding is to call the DataBind() method on the first page load when !Page.IsPostBack and after handling some event (sort event for example). Keep in mind that if you choose simple data-binding, you will need to assign data-source and rebind the grid after each operation (paging, sorting, editing, etc.) - this copies exactly MS DataGrid behavior.