Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) provides you with a development framework for building high-quality user experiences for the Windows operating system. It blends together rich content from a wide range of sources and allows you unparalleled access to the processing power of your Windows computer.

Pro WPF 4.5 in C# provides a thorough, authoritative guide to how WPF really works. Packed with no-nonsense examples and practical advice you'll learn everything you need to know in order to use WPF in a professional setting. The book begins by building a firm foundation of elementary concepts, using your existing C# skills as a frame of reference, before moving on to discuss advanced concepts and demonstrate them in a hands-on way that emphasizes the time and effort savings that can be gained.

About the Author
Matthew MacDonald is an author,educator, and MCSD developer who has a passion for emerging technologies. He isthe author of more than a dozen books about .NET programming. In a dimly-remembered past life, he studied English literature and theoretical physics.

Reviews

From the reviews of the fourth edition:

"The book really starts from the very beginning of WPF and explains the general ideas in an understanding way. ... every chapter can be read independently and the book can be used as a source of quick advice. Furthermore, the examples of the book are really written in a nice way ... ." (Vitosh Kolev Doynov, Amzon.com, February, 2014)



Book Information
ISBN 9781430243656
Author Matthew MacDonald
Format Paperback
Page Count 1078
Imprint APress
Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG