| Introduction to Silverlight > Using Templates > Data Templates |
DataTemplates are a powerful feature in Silverlight. They are virtually identical to the DataTemplates in WPF, so if you know WPF there's nothing really new about them.
On the other hand, if you have never used WPF and have seen pieces of XAML that contain styles and templates, you may be confused by the concepts and notation. The good news is DataTemplates are very powerful and are not overly complicated. Once you start using them, the concept will make sense in a couple of minutes and you will be on your way. Remember, just reading the tutorial probably won't be enough to fully grasp the concept. After reading, you should play with the projects.