WPF Programmer's Reference

Build effective user interfaces with Windows PresentationFoundation Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with theWindows operating system and provides a programming model forbuilding applications that provide a clear separation between theUI and business logic. Written by a leading expert on Microsoftgraphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides anintroduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPFconcepts. Packed with helpful examples, this reference progresses througha range of topics that gradually increase in their complexity.You'll quickly start building applications while you learnhow to use both Expression Blend and Visual Studio to build UIs. Inaddition, the book addresses the needs of programmer who write thecode behind the UI and shows you how operations can be performedusing 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 endof the book, you will be able to build dynamic and responsive userinterfaces with WPF.