Understanding XAML Syntax, Document Structure, and Features
XAML files are easily spotted by their .xaml extension and often have a corresponding code-behind file (.xaml.cs). In this section, we'll take a look at the structure of these XAML files, the XAML syntax, and the most important features of XAML.
Note An easy way to understand XAML is to inspect existing XAML files and compare the XAML to the output in the designer. Enabling split mode (that is, XAML and designer in the same view), a feature available in both Expression Blend and Visual Studio 2010, is the ideal means for doing so, because this allows you to make a change in one and immediately ...
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