Windows Presentation Foundation: 1 Build Dramatic Desktop Applications

Learn to create dramatic Windows user experiences using Windows Presentation Foundation and XAML. Learn the essentials of the framework as you build a complete sample app.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching
• How to use the exercise files

1. Concepts

• Overview of Windows Presentation Foundation
• Showcase some WPF features
• Overview of XAML
• Why choose WPF over other Microsoft UI frameworks

2. Create a WPF Application

• Explore the WPF project types
• Create the project in Visual Studio
• Review the application prototype UI design
• Explore the core WPF assemblies
• Explore the parts of a WPF project
• Use the XAML editor
• Optimal XAML editor settings

3. Create the UI

• Create the basic tab layout
• Add assets to project
• Change Windows properties
• Add the Details UI
• Build UI from user controls
• Add user controls to the main UI
• Use databinding to present the data
• Use a data template to enhance the UI
• Use MarkupExtension and template
• Add styles to elements
• Write the interaction code for the application
• UI summary

4. Examples and Concepts

• Examples of WPF applications
• How control templates enhance UI
• The 3D parts of WPF
• Use effects for exotic UI

Conclusion

• Next steps