{"product_id":"sams-teach-yourself-wpf-in-24-hours","title":"Sams Teach Yourself WPF in 24 Hours","description":"Printed entirely in color, with helpful figures and syntax coloring to make code samples appear as they do in Visual Studio.\n\nIn just 24 sessions of one hour or less, you will be able to begin effectively using WPF to solve real-world problems, developing rich user interfaces in less time than you thought possible.\n\nUsing a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds on a real-world foundation forged in both technology and business matters, allowing you to learn the essentials of WPF from the ground up.\n\nStep-by-step instructions carefully walk you through the most common questions, issues, and tasks.\nThe Q\u0026amp;A sections, quizzes, and exercises help you build and test your knowledge.\nBy the Way notes present interesting pieces of information.\nDid You Know? tips offer advice or teach an easier way to do something.\nWatch Out! cautions advise you about potential problems and help you steer clear of disaster.\n\nLearn how to... Use XAML to build user interfaces Leverage data binding to minimize tedious code Create visually engaging applications Architect and design WPF applications using proven patterns such as MVP Incorporate audio and video into your applications Customize controls with styles, templates, and animation Apply best practices for developing software with WPF Deploy WPF applications to the desktop and Web Take advantage of WPF’s advanced printing capabilities Grow as a developer by improving your overall software design skills\n\nIntroduction 1\nPart I Getting Started\n1 What WPF Is and Isn’t 5\n2 Understanding XAML 17\n3 Introducing the Font Viewer 27\n4 Handling Application Layout 41\n5 Using Basic Controls 59\n6 Introducing Data Binding 75\nPart II Reaching the User\n7 Designing an Application 93\n8 Building a Text Document Editor 107\n9 Getting a Handle on Events 121\n10 Commands 145\n11 Output 157\nPart III Visualizing Data\n12 Building a Contact Manager 177\n13 Presenters and Views 193\n14 Resources and Styles 211\n15 Digging Deeper into Data Binding 229\n16 Visualizing Lists 251\nPart IV Creating Rich Experiences\n17 Building a Media Viewer 267\n18 Drawing with Shapes 291\n19 Colors and Brushes 315\n20 Transforms and Effects 331\n21 Using Control Templates 347\n22 Triggers 369\n23 Animation 383\n24 Best Practices 407\nPart V Appendixes\nAppendix A: Tools and Resources 423\nAppendix B: 3D Tutorial Using ZAM 3D 427\nAppendix C: Project Source (downloadable) 437\nIndex 439\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0672329859\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0672329859.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Eisenberg, Robert|Bennage, Christopher\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43373900791869,"sku":"BVV.0672329859.G","price":11.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0672329859-0.jpg?v=1784581674","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/sams-teach-yourself-wpf-in-24-hours","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}