作者：Arlen Feldman, Maxx Daymon
出版日期：November 28, 2008
出版社：Manning Publications
页数：650
ISBN：ISBN-10: 1933988223 ISBN-13: 978-1933988221
文件格式：PDF


Product Description
Now more than ever, Windows applications have to work well and lookgood. Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft’s new userinterface framework, gives you the ability to create stunning graphics,rich interactions, and highly-usable Windows applications. WPF is theAPI beneath Windows Vista interfaces, and it’s also available for olderversions of Windows. Up to this point, it has only been possible tobuild WPF applications manually, mainly by hand-coding in XAML-WPF’sdeclarative XML-based markup language. The soon-to-be-released VisualStudio 2008 provides the full set of developer tools you need to takeadvantage of this exciting technology.The combination of WPF and VisualStudio 2008 represents the start of the next generation of Windowsapplications. Hand-coding XAML is fine if you’re an early adopter, butto put WPF into production, you need to master the tools andapplication styles you’ll use in your day job.WPF In Action focuses on WPF development usingVisual Studio 2008 and other available tools.. The book starts withthorough coverage of the basics-layouts, styles, resources, and themes.It then takes you through several real-world scenarios, exploringcommon challenges and application-types. You’ll build several sampleapplications, ranging from a simple calculator to a typicalline-of-business application. Along the way, you’ll add graphicalelements, animation, and support for printing, accessibility, and otherstandard functionality.
Written in a witty, engaging style, WPF In Actioncan be read cover-to-cover or used to reference specific problems andissues. The approach is practical and always focused on how you’ll useWPF in real development scenarios. You’ll learn how to handle the manynew issues presented by the extreme flexibility of WPF. The authorsalso provide numerous tips and suggestions for how to work efficiently.
About the Author
Arlen Feldman specializes in meta-data driven applications,particularly focusing on usability issues. He was chief architect forthe award-winning HEAT software product, and has been working with .NETsince its earliest days. He worked with Microsoft on the direction of.NET, the C# language and Visual Studio as a member of the C# customeradvisory 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 MCPDCertified with specialization in both Windows and Web development, andhas been working with .NET since its preview releases. He has broaddevelopment experience in both internal and external softwaredevelopment, and specializes in metaprogramming and agile development.He is currently a software platform architect at Configuresoft, aleading developer of configuration management and compliance software.