How to perform Binding in Code Behind?

To perform data binding in the code-behind in Xamarin.Forms, you need to follow these steps:

1. Create the Binding Object: Instantiate a Binding object and set its properties, such as the path to the source property.

2. Set the Source: Specify the source of the binding, which can be a control or a data context.

3. Apply the Binding: Use the SetBinding method to apply the binding to the target control.

Here is a step-by-step example:

Step-by-Step Example

1. Define the XAML Layout:

   <ContentPage xmlns="http://xamarin.com/schemas/2014/forms"
                xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2009/xaml"
                x:Class="YourNamespace.MainPage">
       <StackLayout>
           <Entry x:Name="entry" Placeholder="Enter text here" />
           <Label x:Name="label" />
       </StackLayout>
   </ContentPage>

2. Create the Binding in Code-Behind:

   using Xamarin.Forms;
   
   namespace YourNamespace
   {
       public partial class MainPage : ContentPage
       {
           public MainPage()
           {
               InitializeComponent();
   
               // Create a new Binding object
               var binding = new Binding
               {
                   Source = entry, // Set the source to the Entry control
                   Path = "Text"   // Bind to the Text property of the Entry
               };
   
               // Apply the binding to the Label's Text property
               label.SetBinding(Label.TextProperty, binding);
           }
       }
   }

Explanation

1. XAML Layout: The XAML defines a simple layout with an Entry and a Label. The x:Name attribute is used to reference these controls in the code-behind.

2. Code-Behind:

   • Binding Object: A Binding object is created and configured. The Source property is set to the Entry control, and the Path property specifies that the ...