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Rich Data Controls

In the previous chapter, you saw how to use the data source controls to perform queries, both with and

without the assistance of a custom data access class. Along the way, you used some of ASP.NET’s rich

data controls, such as the GridView. However, you haven’t delved into all the features these controls

provide.

In this chapter, you’ll take a closer look at the three most powerful data controls that ASP.NET

offers: the GridView, the DetailsView, the FormView, and the ListView. Using these controls, you’ll learn

how to fine-tune formatting and use features such as selection, sorting, filtering, ...