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Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)

WPF is a set of classes, tools, and controls with which developers can create even richer, more dynamic client solutions for Windows. This includes developing user experiences that combine traditional data view and entry with video, 3D graphics, shading, and vector-based scaling. The results are truly unique, visually appealing, rich applications.

WPF uses markup code to define the UI. This should be very familiar to web developers. The markup is based on XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language). The XAML is created for you using the Visual Studio WPF designer (or a similar tool from Microsoft called Expression Blend). The XAML is then processed by the .NET CLR. The CLR process this XAML on the client, ...