Essential Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)

By (author) Anderson, Chris

"Chris Anderson was one of the chief architects of the next-generation GUI stack, the Windows Presentation Framework (WPF), which is the subject of this book. Chris's insights shine a light from the internals of WPF to those standing at the entrance, guiding you through the concepts that form the foundation of his creation." -From the foreword by Chris Sells"As one of the architects behind WPF, Chris Anderson skillfully explains not only the 'how,' but also the 'why.' This book is an excellent resource for anyone wanting to understand the design principles and best practices of WPF." -Anders Hejlsberg, technical fellow, Microsoft Corporation"If WPF stands as the user interface technology for the next generation of Windows, then Chris Anderson stands as the Charles Petzold for the next generation of Windows user interface developers." -Ted Neward, founding editor, TheServerSide.NET"This is an excellent book that does a really great job of introducing you to WPF, and explaining how to unlock the tremendous potential it provides." -Scott Guthrie, general manager, Developer Division, Microsoft"WPF is a whole new animal when it comes to creating UI applications, drawing on design principles originating from both Windows Forms and the Web. Chris does a great job of not only explaining how to use the new features and capabilities of WPF (with associated code and XAML based syntax), but also explains why things work the way they do. As one of the architects of WPF, Chris gives great insight into the plumbing and design principles of WPF, as well as the mechanics of writing code using it. This is truly essential if you plan to be a serious WPF developer." -Brian Noyes, chief architect, IDesign Inc.; Microsoft Regional Director; Microsoft MVP"I was given the opportunity to take a look at Chris Anderson's book and found it to be an exceedingly valuable resource, one I can comfortably recommend to others. I can only speak for myself, but when faced with a new technology I like to have an understanding of how it relates to and works in relation to the technology it is supplanting. Chris starts his book by tying the WPF directly into the world of Windows 32-bit UI in C++. Chris demonstrates both a keen understanding of the underlying logic that drives the WPF and how it works and also a skill in helping the reader build on their own knowledge through examples that mimic how you would build your cutting edge applications." -Bill Sheldon, principal engineer, InterKnowlogy Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) replaces Microsoft's diverse presentation technologies with a unified, state-of-the-art platform for building rich applications. WPF combines the best of Windows and the Web; fully integrates user interfaces, documents, and media; and leverages the full power of XML-based declarative programming. In Essential Windows Presentation Foundation, former WPF architect Chris Anderson systematically introduces this breakthrough platform, focusing on the concepts and techniques working developers need in order to build robust applications for real users. Drawing on his unique experience as an architect on the team, Anderson thoroughly illuminates the crucial new concepts underlying WPF and reveals how its APIs work together to offer developers unprecedented value. Through working sample code, you'll discover how WPF draws on the Web's simple models for markup and deployment, common frame for applications, and rich server connectivity, and on Windows' rich client model, simple programming model, strong control over look-and-feel, and rich networking. Topics explored in depth include * WPF components and architecture * Key WPF design decisions-and why they matter * XAML markup language * Controls * Layouts * Visuals and media, including 2D, 3D, video, and animation * Data integration * Actions * Styles * WPF Base Services Essential Windows Presentation Foundation is the definitive, authoritative, code-centric WPF reference: everything Windows developers need to create a whole new generation of rich, graphical applications. Figures Foreword by Don Box Foreword by Chris Sells Preface About the Author Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Applications Chapter 3: Controls Chapter 4: Layout Chapter 5: Visuals Chapter 6: Data Chapter 7: Actions Chapter 8: Styles Appendix: Base Services Index

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  • Figures xvForeword by Don Box xxvForeword by Chris Sells xxviiPreface xxixAbout the Author xxxixChapter 1: Introduction 1 WPF as the New GUI 1 A Brief Look at the XAML Programming Model 11 A Tour of WPF 17 Tools for Building Applications 39 Where Are We? 41 Chapter 2: Applications 43 Application Principles 43 Application 52 Resources and Configuration 60 Windows 71 User Controls 80 Navigation and Pages 83 Hosting Applications in a Browser 103 Where Are We? 111 Chapter 3: Controls 113 Control Principles 113 Control Library 128 Building Blocks 161 Where Are We? 171 Chapter 4: Layout 173 Layout Principles 173 Layout Library 186 Grid 196 Writing a Custom Layout 207 Where Are We? 215 Chapter 5: Visuals 217 2D Graphics 218 3D Graphics 254 Documents and Text 267 Animation 283 Media 300 Where Are We? 305 Chapter 6: Data 307 Data Principles 307 Resources 310 Binding Basics 316 Binding to CLR Objects 322 Binding to XML 331 Data Templates 338 Advanced Binding 342 Data-Driven Display 357 Where Are We? 363 Chapter 7: Actions 365 Action Principles 365 Events 369 Commands 373 Triggers 383 Where Are We? 389 Chapter 8: Styles 391 Style Principles 391 Beginning Styles 397 Using Styles for Good, Not Evil 415 Where Are We? 419 Appendix: Base Services 421 Threading and Dispatchers 421 Properties 427 Keyboards, Mice, and Styluses 437 Where Are We? 442 Index 443

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書名 Essential Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
著作者等 Anderson, Chris
出版元 Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers Inc
刊行年月 2007.04.11
ページ数 512p
大きさ H233 x W177
ISBN 9780321374479
言語 英語
出版国 アメリカ合衆国
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