WPF Programmer's Reference: Windows Presentation Foundation with C# 2010 and .NET 4 (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)

by RodStephens (Author)

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  Paperback
  2010

  $8.64

  Build effective user interfaces with Windows Presentation Foundation

  Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with the Windows operating system and provides a programming model for building applications that provide a clear separation between the UI and business logic. Written by a leading expert on Microsoft graphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides an introduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPF concepts.

  Packed with helpful examples, this reference progresses through a range of topics that gradually increase in their complexity. You ll quickly start building applications while you learn how to use both Expression Blend and Visual Studio to build UIs. In addition, the book addresses the needs of programmer who write the code behind the UI and shows you how operations can be performed using both XAML and C#.

  Topics Covered:

  Overview of WPF
  WPF in Visual Studio
  Expression Blend
  Common Properties
  Content Controls
  Layout Controls
  User Interaction Controls
  Two-Dimensional Drawing Controls
  Properties
  Pens and Brushes
  Events and Code-Behind
  Resources
  Styles and Property Triggers
  Event Triggers and Animation
  Templates
  Themes and Skins
  Printing
  Data Binding
  Commanding
  Transformations and Effects
  Documents
  Navigation-Based Applications
  Three-Dimensional Drawing
  Silverlight

  Even if you only have a minimal amount of experience, by the end of the book, you will be able to build dynamic and responsive user interfaces with WPF.