Fluent API Support

• Jan 22, 2025
• 4 minutes to read

Fluent APIs utilize method cascading to relay the instruction context of a subsequent call. By doing so, a Fluent API follows the same natural language rules as those utilized by people. As a result, a well-constructed Fluent API provides more human-friendly code that is easier to perceive and understand.

Tip

To get started with Fluent API concepts, refer to the following article: Code First Fluent API.

The DevExpress MVVM Framework provides extension methods to build Fluent API expressions for any task: from binding simple properties to relating MVVM behaviors with specific events.

Property Binding and UI Triggers

Related article: Data Bindings and Notifications

• Simple property binding.

• Binding to nested properties.

• UI Triggers.

Command Binding

Related article: Commands

• Parameterized commands with CanExecute conditions.

• Asynchronous commands.

• The WithCommand extension allows you to bind a command to one or multiple target UI elements.

• Command triggers allow you to automatically call specific methods before the target command is executed, after that, or when this command’s CanExecute condition changes.

Attaching Behaviors

Related article: Behaviors

• Confirmation behavior.

• Event-To-Command Behaviors

• Key-To-Command and Keys-To-Command Behaviors