Implementing detail and edit forms
Typically, mobile applications organize lists, item details, and editing views on separate screens to ensure a clean design that fits well on mobile screens and optimizes performance. To implement CRUD operations effectively, you typically need at least three views:
- List of items: This displays a collection of items. We’ve already implemented this screen in the previous recipe.
- Item detail form: It’s challenging to fit all necessary information about an item into a list item template. Therefore, it’s considered best practice to display additional details about a selected item on a separate page.
- Item edit form: This form contains editing elements to modify item information.
While saving data changes using Entity Framework is straightforward with DbContext.SaveChanges
, implementing the required UI can be challenging, especially for those new to the task. Key considerations include the following:
- Passing...