title: Returning data from ASP.net to an ExtJS Grid
body: <p>I've been given a prototype/mockup of a grid written in html and javascript (via ExtJS) that I now need to implement within an ASP.net web application. Does anyone have any pointers as to how to pass data to the grid (to a GroupingStore, specifically). </p>
  
  <p>I'd rather not have a proliferation of web services or helper pages returning XML/JSON so if there's a way to use Client callbacks or Page Methods (Can't you tell I'm not particularly familiar with either - buzzword bingo!) or somesuch, that would be preferred.</p>
  
  <p>Please, no recommendations that I use jQuery, the built-in ASP.net grid, or any other UI framework. The use of the ExtJS grid has been mandated by the powers that be, so that's the grid I'm using, for better or worse :)</p>