Silverlight - Setting DataContext in XAML rather than in constructor?

Question

How can I set the DataContext on my Grid in XAML, instead of in the constructor?

Here is how I do it in the constructor (LayoutRoot is the XAML Grid defined in the X

Answer 1

This is not possible (It is possible in WPF with {Binding RelativeSource={RelativeSource Self}}, but Silverlight is more limited.

You have to do it through code.