Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with the Windows operating system and provides a programming model for building applications that provide a cl... » 

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#.

Coverage Includes: Overview of WPFWPF in Visual StudioExpression BlendCommon PropertiesContent ControlsLayout ControlsUser Interaction ControlsTwo-Dimensional Drawing ControlsPropertiesPens and BrushesEvents and Code-BehindResourcesStyles and Property TriggersEvent Triggers and AnimationTemplatesThemes and SkinsPrintingData BindingCommandingTransformations and EffectsDocumentsNavigation-Based ApplicationsThree-Dimensional DrawingSilverlight «