Where should I set the DataContext - code behind or xaml?

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(honestly I searched and read all the 'related questions' that seemed relevant - i do hope i didn't "miss" this question from elsewhere but here goes...)

There are two different ways (at least) to set the DataContext. One can use XAML or one can use the code behind.

What is the 'best practice' and why?

I tend to favor setting it in XAML because it allows a designer to define collections on their own but I need 'ammunition' on why it's a best practice or why I'm crazy and the code behind is the bomb...

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