I have a database field with possible values of 0 and 1. Is there a way to update the database by checking/unchecking a checkbox in the grid row rather than having to click edit, change the value, and click save?

A think a better way for me is to use the GridCommandColumn(); button with OnClick function to update the database and toggle the button text.
I'll look around for some examples.

1. Create a php file to execute that one value.
2. Onclick execute that php script via ajax.
That is it. You can use your koolajax object, jquery, or traditional ajax object in w3schools.