WPF in Action with Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation Using Visual Studio 2008

WPF in Action with Visual Studio 2008: Windows Presentation Foundation Using Visual Studio 2008

by Arlen Feldman (Author), Maxx Daymon (Author)

Synopsis

Unlike other WPF books that cover the raw WPF API,

WPF in Action addresses

WPF using the tool developers will use in real projects Visual Studio 2008,

set to release February 2008. The book starts with thorough coverage of the

basics layouts, styles, resources, and themes. It then takes you through several

real-world scenarios, exploring common challenges and application types. You'll

build several sample applications, ranging from a simple calculator to a typical

line-of-business application. Along the way, you'll add graphical elements, animation,

and support for printing, accessibility, and other standard functionality.

Written in a witty, engaging style, WPF in Action can be read cover-to-cover or

used to reference specific problems and issues. The approach is practical and

always focused on how you'll use WPF in real development scenarios. You'll

learn how to handle the many new issues presented by the extreme flexibility of

WPF. The authors also provide numerous tips and suggestions for how to work

efficiently.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 650
Edition: 1
Publisher: Manning Publications
Published: 21 Nov 2008

ISBN 10: 1933988223
ISBN 13: 9781933988221
Book Overview:

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft's new user interface

framework, gives you the ability to create stunning graphics, rich interactions,

and highly usable Windows applications.

WPF in Action is a practical, hands-on

guide focusing on WPF development using Visual Studio 2008 and other available

tools.


Author Bio

Arlen Feldman

specializes in meta-data driven applications, particularly focusing

on usability issues. He was chief architect for the award-winning HEAT software

product, and has been working with .NET since its earliest days. He worked with

Microsoft on the direction of .NET, the C# language and Visual Studio as a member

of the C# customer advisory group. Arlen is the author of ADO.NET

Programming (Manning, 2003), and is the Chief Architect for Cherwell Software.

Maxx Daymon learned BASIC before he learned English. He is MCPD Certified

for Windows and Web development, and has been working with .NET since

its preview releases. Maxx is currently software architect for new development at

Configuresoft, a leading developer of configuration-management and compliance

software.