I am using a DevExpress DataGrid control, and what I basically do on form initialization is: populate with data, set grouping, disabling some options via
and doing things like:
Not the question: what to use to minimize the impact on first showing the XtraGrid? Data is not really big, maybe 20-30 rows at a time, not more. If looking for methods like SuspendLayout / ResumeLayout and such.
I know that there are methods like BeginUpdate and EndUpdate, but the invalidate the whole control, right? This is why I'm asking for "best practices". What are my options?