Data virtualization sample

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Shows how to implement a data source for XAML list controls that implements data virtualization.

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Specifically, this sample shows how to:

  • Implement IItemsRangeInfo: Use the IItemsRangeInfo interface to understand which items are in view or the buffer area for a list view, and to manage a cache containing those items.
  • Implement ISelectionInfo: Use the ISelectionInfo interface to manage the selection of items in the list, accounting for the data virtualization.

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Reference

IItemsRangeInfo
ISelectionInfo

System requirements

Client: Windows 10

Server: Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview

Phone: Windows 10

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