Displaying lists of items

Subtopics:

• DataGrid
• Item renderers
• Lists
• TileList

Flex provides a number of sophisticated list controls that simplify the display of list data (e.g. displays typically found on store sites, photo browser sites, etc.), including List, HorizontalList, DataGrid, Menu, TileList, Tree. Note the following:

• Flex list-based controls function similarly to the select form element in HTML.
• Data Providers provide a useful interface for populating lists with data
• Don't use Repeaters to generate components for large amounts of data.
• Customize the display of List data by using Item Renderers.