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Sams Teach Yourself WPF in 24 Hours
Author(s):
Rob Eisenberg
Publisher and Imprint:
Sams
Date of Publication:
June 19, 2008
Edition:
First
Number of Pages:
480
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Printed entirely in color, with helpful figures and syntax coloring to make code samples appear as they do in Visual Studio.In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be able to begin effectively using WPF to solve real-world problems, developing rich user interfaces in less time than you thought possible.Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on a real-world foundation forged in both technology and business matters, allowing you to learn the essentials of WPF from the ground up.Step-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks.The Q&A sections, quizzes, and exercises help you build and test your knowledge.By the Way notes present interesting pieces of information.Did You Know? tips offer advice or teach an easier way to do something.Watch Out! cautions advise you about potential problems and help you steer clear of disaster.Learn how to... Use XAML to build user interfaces Leverage data binding to minimize tedious code Create visually engaging applications Architect and design WPF applications using proven patterns such as MVP Incorporate audio and video into your applications Customize controls with styles, templates, and animation Apply best practices for developing software with WPF Deploy WPF applications to the desktop and Web Take advantage of WPF's advanced printing capabilities Grow as a developer by improving your overall software design skills Introduction 1Part Iï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Getting Started1 ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ What WPF Is and Isn't 52ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Understanding XAML 173ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Introducing the Font Viewer 274ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Handling Application Layout 415ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Using Basic Controls 596ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Introducing Data Binding 75Part IIï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Reaching the User7 ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Designing an Application 938ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Building a Text Document Editor 1079ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Getting a Handle on Events 12110ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Commands 14511ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Output 157Part IIIï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Visualizing Data12ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Building a Contact Manager 17713ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Presenters and Views 19314ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Resources and Styles 21115ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Digging Deeper into Data Binding 22916ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Visualizing Lists 251Part IVï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Creating Rich Experiences17ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Building a Media Viewer 26718ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Drawing with Shapes 29119 ï¾ ï¾ Colors and Brushes 31520ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Transforms and Effects 33121ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Using Control Templates 34722ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Triggers 36923ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Animation 38324ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ Best Practices 407Part Vï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ ï¾ AppendixesAppendix A: Tools and Resources 423Appendix B: 3D Tutorial Using ZAM 3D 427Appendix C: Project Source (downloadable) 437Index 439
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