Format Data Grids as Cards in .NET Applications

Card view is a grid layout option that displays data as a series of individual cards arranged in rows and columns, rather than as traditional table rows. Each card encapsulates related fields, often with custom formatting and embedded controls, allowing for more visual and flexible presentation of complex data. This format is especially beneficial in scenarios where users need to review, interact with, or compare structured records involving rich content or media in a more engaging and user-friendly layout.

Several .NET grid components allow you to use card view, including:

• DevExpress WPF Data Grid (part of DevExpress WPF) allows developers to present data in an adaptive, visually organized card‑style grid layout in WPF applications.
• Xceed DataGrid for WPF by Xceed Software includes feature-rich 2D and 3D card modes that organize tabular data into flexible and responsive card views.
• Wisej.NET DataGridView (part of Wisej.NET) delivers responsive card layout capabilities for modern HTML5 applications using .NET and C#/VB.NET instead of HTML and JavaScript.
• Infragistics WinDataGrid (part of Infragistics Ultimate UI for Windows Forms) supports card view, enabling developers to present grouped fields in a card-style layout.

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