Can I set a DataContext to a static class?

Question

I\'ve a static class which reads information from the application assembly.

I\'ve declared it static since the class needs no instance declaration and will only ever

Answer 1

You can bind to a static field or property by using the {x:Static} binding syntax.

x:Static is used to get static fields and properties. You can set the datacontext to a static field, or property, but not to a static type.

Example below:

<DataContext Source="{x:Static prefix:typeName.staticMemberName}" />

It'd be more appropriate for you to ignore the datacontext, and just use a {x:Static binding for each value you wish to bind. For example, below would bind the program name static property:

<TextBlock Text="{Binding Source={x:Static pi:ProgramInfo.ProgramName}}" />