i new @ asp.net c#. edit detailsview dropdown list. have followed instructions on link -- this link -- , orrigionally thought of. flawed however, because although can see items on dropdown list, not update database. @ loss. have been trying find answer couple of days , unsure of need do. there need in backend? attach code @ end well. have nothing going on in backend. <asp:sqldatasource id="sqldatasource1" runat="server" connectionstring="<%$ connectionstrings:it_supportconnectionstring %>" deletecommand="delete [issues] [issue_id] = @issue_id" insertcommand="insert [issues] ([requestor], [email], [urgency], [issue_type], [details], [priority], [issue_manager], [status], [date_reported]) values (@requestor, @email, @urgency, @issue_type, @details, @priority, @issue_manager, @status, @date_reported)" selectcommand="select issues.issue_id, issues.requestor, issues.email, issues.phone, issues.urgency, i...