Implement DevExpress XAF Controller and Action patterns for UI workflows.
npx skills add https://github.com/kashiash/xaf-skills --skill xaf-controllers
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: xaf-controllers Source: https://github.com/kashiash/xaf-skills/tree/main/xaf-controllers Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kashiash/xaf-skills --skill xaf-controllers
Provides comprehensive patterns for creating XAF Controllers and Actions across ViewController variants, lifecycle, actions, and dialogs to help developers implement robust, reusable UI logic in DevExpress XAF apps.
Install and integrate the xaf-controllers skill into your XAF project to bootstrap controllers and actions across platforms.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
XAF Controller lifecycle events like OnActivated, OnDeactivated, and OnViewControlsCreated require proper subscription and unsubscription patterns to manage UI logic robustly across Blazor and WinForms platforms. Use specific ViewController variants to target view types correctly.
The best way to show a popup dialog in DevExpress XAF is using PopupWindowShowAction combined with DialogController setup. Configure SaveOnAccept, CanCloseWindow, and Accepting/Cancelling events to manage dialog workflows and chain sequential popups for complex scenarios.
Preventing memory leaks in XAF Controllers requires following proper disposal guidance and best practices for event handling. Ensure correct unsubscription from ObjectChanged, CurrentObjectChanged, and view refresh events during OnDeactivated to avoid retaining references.
Yes, you can configure the Active, Enabled, and Visibility states of XAF Actions based on the current view state. This involves setting Active and Enabled properties within Controller logic to control Action availability dynamically across different XAF UI contexts.
Accessing nested frames in XAF for Master-Detail scenarios involves using specific Frame and NestedFrame view patterns. These patterns allow Controllers to interact with child views and synchronize ObjectSpace data updates across the parent and detail UI components.
Yes, you need knowledge of DevExpress XAF patterns, ObjectSpace management, and view refresh strategies before building Controllers. Understanding these best practices is required to implement robust, reusable UI logic across web API, WinForms, and Blazor contexts.
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