Professional Wpf Programming 1st Edition  (English, Paperback, Andrade Chris)

The initial chapters convey the general concepts and technical boundaries of the framework. That is, what the WPF is, and how to use it. The book lays the groundwork for development of very exciting and appealing graphics and animated structures using the ever-so-addictive .NET development environment. It also contains real-world case studies offering a standard sample application with both a Web-based and desktop-based deployment mode using the model-view-controller pattern.

About the Author
Shawn Livermore has been developing Microsoft solutions for nearly a decade. Shawn is a Solutions Architect for InterKnowlogy, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and a Managed Partner, the highest level of recognition by the Microsoft for its partners. Shawn has been consulting within the field of architecture and hands-on development of Microsoft software solutions, within highly visible projects for Fortune 500 clientele. His range of technical competence includes ASP.NET, VB.net, C#, BizTalk, SQL Server, Patterns and Practices, and general solution architectures.

Chris Andrade is a technical architect who has lead and participated on internet development projects with an emphasis on Microsoft technologies for nearly a decade. Chris has worked within a diverse range of verticals and has consulted and worked with companies such as Kelley Blue Book, Kawasaki, and Toyo Tires. Although Chris currently specializes in delivering Microsoft solutions, he also has experience developing applications on a range of platforms including the J2SE platform and Macromedia technology.

Scott Van Viet is an accomplished Solutions Architect, who has spent the past five years focusing on Microsoft-based solutions. Currently a principal consulting with Neudesic Scott has delivered many successful projects for Fortune 500 companies across the automotive, aerospace & defense, and Financial Services industries.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Overview Of Windows Presentation Foundation

• A Brief History of the Windows API
• Meet Windows Presentation Foundation
• Visual Design Tools
• Summary

Chapter 2 WPF And NET Programming

• Getting Started
• WPF Development Concepts
• Summary

Chapter 3 Anatomy Of A WPF-Enabled Application

• Project Composition
• NET Framework 30 Windows Application
• XAML Browser Application
• WCF Service Library
• WPF Custom Control Library
• Summary

Chapter 4 Building A Rich UI With Microsoft Expression Blend - Part I

• Overview
• The Design Environment
• Project Structure
• Creating Vector Objects
• Manipulating Objects with the Properties Panel
• Manipulating Text
• Managing Layouts
• Animation
• Summary

Chapter 5 Building A Rich UI With Microsoft Expression Blend - Part II

• Expression Blend Workflow
• Handling User Input
• The WPF Animation API
• Interacting with Storyboards
• WPF Drawing API
• Summary

Chapter 6 Special Effects

• Brushes
• Bitmap Effects
• Transformations
• Putting It All Together - Combining Effects
• Summary

Chapter 7 Custom Controls

• Overview
• Control Base Classes
• Data Binding in WPF
• Creating and Editing Styles
• Customizing Existing Controls with Templates
• Summary

Chapter 8 Using WPF In The Enterprise

• WPF Application Models
• State Management
• Navigation
• Application Localization
• WPF Deployment Models
• Summary

Chapter 9 Security

• WPF Security Model
• Trusted Versus Express Applications
• Core OS Security
• CLR Security
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Security
• Click-Once Security
• NET 30 Security Utilities
• Summary

Chapter 10 WPF And Win32 Interop

• Win32 User Interface Overview
• How WPF and HWNDs Interoperate
• Using Win32 HWNDs Inside of WPF
• Using WPF in Win32 Applications
• Adding Windows Forms Controls to WPF
• Summary

Chapter 11 Advanced Development Concepts

• WPF Architecture
• The WPF Framework
• A Deeper Look at XAML
• WPF Multithreading
• Windows Communication Foundation
• Windows Workflow Foundation
• Summary
• Index