WPF Programmer's Reference (ePub)

Build effective user interfaces with Windows Presentation
Foundation

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with the
Windows operating system and provides a programming model for
building applications that provide a clear separation between the
UI and business logic. Written by a leading expert on Microsoft
graphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides an
introduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPF
concepts.

Packed with helpful examples, this reference progresses through
a range of topics that gradually increase in their complexity.
You'll quickly start building applications while you learn
how to use both Expression Blend and Visual Studio to build UIs. In
addition, the book addresses the needs of programmer who write the
code behind the UI and shows you how operations can be performed
using 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 end
of the book, you will be able to build dynamic and responsive user
interfaces with WPF.