WPF StaticResource and DynamicResource Examples and Explanations
WPF StaticResource and DynamicResource Examples and Explanations
A WPF Resource is an object that can be reused in different places in your WPF application. Brushes and Styles are the best examples of WPF Resources. WPF Resources are not the part of visual tree but can be used in your user interface. Generally WPF objects are defined as resources, which are used by multiple elements of the application.
WPF Resources are of two types:
1. Static Resource
2. Dynamic Resource
1. StaticResource: StaticResources are resolved at compile time. Use StaticResources when it's clear that you don't need your resource re-evaluated when fetching it static resources perform better than dynamic resources.
Syntax for StaticResource usage:
2. DynamicResource: DynamicResources are resolved at runtime. Use DynamicResources when the value of the resource could change during the lifetime of the application.
Syntax for DynamicResource usage:
Examples of StaticResource and DynamicResource
Step 1: Define a Resource
Step 2: Use the myBrush resource as StaticResource
Step 3: Use the myBrush resource as DynamicResource
Code behind file:
public partial class MainWindow : Window
{
public MainWindow()
{
InitializeComponent();
}
private void Window_Loaded(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
this.Resources["myBrush"] = new SolidColorBrush(Colors.Green);
}
}
Another way: Use SetResourceReference
Syntax for SetResourceReference:
frameworkElement.SetResourceReference(dependencyProperty, resourceKey);
You could also do the above code behind stuff like this:
this.myButton.SetResourceReference(BackgroundProperty, "myBrush");
It will set the button background to Green color instead of Red.
Further readings:
MSDN: Example of StaticResource and complete explanation on usage of StaticResource and DynamicResource
CodeProject: Example of StaticResource and DynamicResource
Stackoverflow: What is the difference between StaticResource and DynamicResource. When to use what? Akshay J has given a very good example of DynamicResource here.
Rhyous: Examples of StaticResource
Professionals Point: Difference between StaticResource and DynamicResource in WPF