Now more than ever, Windows applications have to work well and look
good. 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 is the
API beneath Windows Vista interfaces, and it's also available for older
versions of Windows. Up to this point, it has only been possible to
build WPF applications manually, mainly by hand-coding in XAML-WPF's
declarative XML-based markup language. The soon-to-be-released Visual
Studio 2008 provides the full set of developer tools you need to take
advantage of this exciting technology. The combination of WPF and Visual
Studio 2008 represents the start of the next generation of Windows
applications. Hand-coding XAML is fine if you're an early adopter, but
to put WPF into production, you need to master the tools and application
styles you'll use in your day job. WPF In Action focuses on WPF
development using Visual Studio 2008 and other available tools.. 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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