Sams teach yourself WPF in 24 hours
Rob Eisenberg, Christopher Bennage · International Linear Collider · 2008
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 Ii? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? Getting Started1 i? i? i? i? What WPF Is and Isn't 52i? i? i? i? i? Understanding XAML 173i? i? i? i? i? Introducing the Font Viewer 274i? i? i? i? i? Handling Application Layout 415i? i? i? i? i? Using Basic Controls 596i? i? i? i? i? Introducing Data Binding 75Part IIi? i? i? i? i? i? i? Reaching the User7 i? i? i? i? Designing an Application 938i? i? i? i? i? Building a Text Document Editor 1079i? i? i? i? i? Getting a Handle on Events 12110i? i? i? Commands 14511i? i? i? Output 157Part IIIi? i? i? i? i? Visualizing Data12i? i? i? Building a Contact Manager 17713i? i? i? Presenters and Views 19314i? i? i? Resources and Styles 21115i? i? i? Digging Deeper into Data Binding 22916i? i? i? Visualizing Lists 251Part IVi? i? i? i? i? i? Creating Rich Experiences17i? i? i? Building a Media Viewer 26718i? i? i? Drawing with Shapes 29119 i? i? Colors and Brushes 31520i? i? i? Transforms and Effects 33121i? i? i? Using Control Templates 34722i? i? i? Triggers 36923i? i? i? Animation 38324i? i? i? Best Practices 407Part Vi? i? i? i? i? i? i? i? AppendixesAppendix A: Tools and Resources 423Appendix B: 3D Tutorial Using ZAM 3D 427Appendix C: Project Source (downloadable) 437Index 439