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Mastering Windows Presentation Foundation

by Sheridan Yuen

February 2017

Intermediate to advanced

568 pages

14h 19m

English

Packt Publishing

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What this book covers

Downloading the example codeDownloading the color images of this bookErrataPiracyQuestions
What is MVVM and how does it help?ModelsView ModelsViewsData bindingSo how does MVVM help?Is there a downside?
Introducing the ICommand interfaceHandling events in Attached PropertiesMaking use of delegates
Utilizing the Output window
Outputting values to UI controlsCatching changing Dependency Property valuesExploiting converters
What is an application framework?
In base classesThrough interfacesWith Extension methodsIn UI controlsWith converters
Implementing Dependency InjectionConnecting Views with View Models
Data binding basicsBinding path syntaxEscaping invalid charactersExploring the Binding classDirecting data bound trafficBinding to different sourcesBinding with priorityBinding from within control templatesBinding source changesConverting data bound valuesBinding multiple sources to a single target property
Setting metadataDeclaring read-only Dependency PropertiesRegistering Attached PropertiesPrioritizing value setting sources
Taking complete controlDisplaying hierarchical data
Investigating the built-in controlsInheriting framework abilitiesLaying it on the lineContaining controlsCanvasDockPanelGridStackPanelUniformGridWrapPanelProviding custom layout behaviorContent controlsPresenting contentItems controlsAdorners
StylingBeing resourcefulMerging resourcesTriggering changesTemplating controlsAttaching properties
Investigating timelines
Controlling storyboards
Styling applications consistentlyOverriding default control stylesUsing professional icons
Throwing shadowsDeclaring multiple bordersReusing composite visualsReflecting lightCreating glowing effectsPutting it all together
Casting reflectionsExploring borderless windowsVisualizing dataLivening up UI controls
Using validation rules - To do or not to do?
Implementing the IDataErrorInfo interfaceIntroducing the INotifyDataErrorInfo interface
Providing user feedback
Discovering the Async and Await keywordsBuilding asynchrony into our framework
Producing in-application helpEnabling user preferencesExtending common courtesiesUn-burdening the end user
Leveraging the power of hardware rendering
Freezing objects
Drawing conclusionsImaging more efficientlyEnhancing the performance of textual outputLiking the linking
Registering Dependency PropertiesBinding to collections
Installing Windows applications
Securing deploymentsIsolating storage
Turning attention to future projectsImproving our application frameworkLogging errorsUsing online resources

Overview

"Mastering Windows Presentation Foundation" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the WPF framework for building exceptional desktop applications on Windows. Through clear explanations and practical examples, you will learn to leverage the full potential of WPF to create applications that are both visually appealing and highly performant.

What this Book will help me do

Understand and implement the MVVM architectural pattern for effective WPF development.
Utilize advanced data binding techniques to connect your application logic with the user interface seamlessly.
Design and create stunning and responsive user interfaces using built-in and custom WPF controls.
Apply validation techniques to ensure data integrity and deliver reliable applications.
Optimize the performance of your WPF applications and deploy them effectively.

Author(s)

None Yuen is an experienced software developer specializing in desktop application development with a focus on Windows technologies. They bring years of hands-on expertise in WPF and MVVM, and are passionate about teaching practical and modern programming techniques. Through this book, None Yuen shares comprehensive insights, valuable tips, and an engaging approach to learning WPF.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for software developers who have a basic understanding of WPF or general programming concepts and want to deepen their skills in desktop application development. Whether you are a developer looking to advance in WPF, a programmer exploring new platforms, or an enthusiast wishing to learn how to craft professional-grade applications, this book provides the in-depth knowledge and practical instructions you need.