Question 1

Should I use Praeclarum.Bind or WPF's built-in data binding?

Accepted Answer

Praeclarum.Bind is simpler and more lightweight, ideal for custom UI scenarios or non-WPF projects. WPF's data binding is more feature-rich with validation, converters, and deep framework integration, but requires the full WPF stack.

Question 2

How to implement data validation with Praeclarum.Bind?

Accepted Answer

Validation isn't built into the library; you'll need to handle it manually by adding checks in property setters or using external validation logic, then triggering bindings via Invalidate or change events.

Question 3

Does Praeclarum.Bind work with Xamarin.Forms?

Accepted Answer

It can work with Xamarin.Forms if you use custom renderers or code-behind, but Xamarin.Forms has its own binding system (BindableObject) that's more integrated and recommended for most cases.

Question 4

How do I debug binding errors in Praeclarum.Bind?

Accepted Answer

Subscribe to the static Binding.Error event to capture error messages; the default logs to the debug console, but you can add breakpoints or custom logging to diagnose issues like property access failures.

Question 5

Is Praeclarum.Bind compatible with .NET Core or .NET 5+?

Accepted Answer

The README specifies .NET 4.5 and Portable Class Library support; for newer .NET versions, you may need to adjust the code or ensure compatibility, as it's not officially updated for modern frameworks.

Question 6

Can I bind collections or lists with Praeclarum.Bind?

Accepted Answer

No, the library focuses on property-to-property binding and doesn't support collection bindings or observables; you'd need to handle list updates manually or use other libraries.

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