How to get the column titles from the Display(Name=) DataAnnotation for a strongly typed list scaffold view at runtime?

Question

How do I get the [Display(Name=\"Some Title\")] DataAnnotations \"Some Title\" rendered in the List scaffold view\'s output?

I create a strongly typed l

Answer 1

This is the pattern I've followed. This assumes Lists are never null, but can be empty, but condition can easily be short circuited for a null list. I do like Brian's extension method though.

@if (Model.BurgersList.Count > 0)
{
  var meta = Model.BurgersList.First();
   
         //etc....
   @foreach (var item in Model.AssignmentDefinitions)
   {
        
       //etc...
   }
   

        

            

                @Html.DisplayNameFor(m => meta.Title)
            
            

                @Html.DisplayNameFor(m => meta.HasMustard)
            

            

                @Html.DisplayFor(m => item.Title)
            
            

                @Html.DisplayFor(m => item.HasMustard)
            
}
else
{ 
    @:No burgers available.  Create(usually make this an action link)  a new one.
}