Data List

Syntax#

ItemTemplate:It potrays the content and layout of items within the list.This is mandatory Required
AlternatingItemTemplate:If mentioned, determines the content and layout of alternating items. If not mentioned, ItemTemplate is used.
SeparatorTemplate : If mentioned, is rendered between items (and alternating items). If not mentioned, a separator is not rendered.
SelectedItemTemplate : If mentioned, determines the content and layout of the selected item. If not mentioned, ItemTemplate (AlternatingItemTemplate) is used.
EditItemTemplate :If mentioned, determines the content and layout of the item being edited. If not mentioned, ItemTemplate (AlternatingItemTemplate, SelectedItemTemplate) is used.
HeaderTemplate:If mentioned, determines the content and layout of the list header. If not mentioned, the header is not rendered.
FooterTemplate:If mentioned, determines the content and layout of the list footer. If not mentioned, the footer is not rendered.

Data Binding in asp.net

Aspx

<asp:DataList runat="server" CssClass="sample" RepeatLayout="Flow" ID="dlsamplecontent" RepeatDirection="Vertical" OnItemCommand="dlsamplecontent_ItemCommand">
       <ItemStyle CssClass="tdContainer" />
           <ItemTemplate>
             //you code 
                    </ItemTemplate>
                </asp:DataList>

Aspx.cs

public void GetSamplingContentType()
    {
        try
        {
            ErrorLogger.gstrClientMethodName = this.GetType().FullName + "_" + System.Reflection.MethodBase.GetCurrentMethod().Name + " : ";

         DataTable dt = new DataTable();
            dlsamplecontent.DataSource = dt;
            dlsamplecontent.DataBind();

        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            ErrorLogger.ClientErrorLogger(ex);
        }
    }

Item Command and Retrieving Id using Command argument

 protected void dlsamplecontent_ItemCommand(object source, DataListCommandEventArgs e)
    {

        try
        {
            int BlogId = Convert.ToInt32(e.CommandArgument.ToString());
            if (e.CommandName == "SampleName")
            {
               //your code 

            }
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            ErrorLogger.ClientErrorLogger(ex);
        }
    }