WPF Applications, It's all about XAML these days
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This is a session I delivered at Indy TechFest '08 on Oct. 4, 2008. It serves as an introduction to building Windows Presentation Foundation applications using Visual Studio 2008 and Expression Blend.
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- 1. Dave Bost Developer Evangelist http://davebost.com/blog
- 2. Dave Bost Developer Evangelist [email_address] http://davebost.com/blog http://twitter.com/davebost
- 3. http://thirstydeveloper.com “ Looking at someone’s code, but with audio”
- 4. Create WPF application with Visual Studio 2008 Expression Blend A WPF application is managed code It runs on the .NET 2.0 runtime Some classes similar to the WinForms model Application class Has Window class instead of Form class Use .Show() or .ShowDialog to display Page class for forward/back navigation Host WinForms controls on WPF window Host WPF controls on Winform forms
- 6. Manhattan Associates: Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS) Supply Chain Optimization Status: Shipping Info: http://www.manh.com/ils_net/
- 7. Zurich Airport “Zeus” Business monitoring for airport operations Status: Complete Case Study: microsoft.com
- 8. SilverWare SilverWare Avrio is a powerful hospitality industry solution with a highly intuitive GUI that makes it one of the most accessible P.O.S. solutions that restaurateurs and staff can use. Status: Shipping
- 9. Entellium Rave CRM software for small and medium businesses Status: Launched
- 10. Eikos Partners: OpenTick Opentick is an open-source data provider that delivers free real-time and historical market data for trading systems and trading platforms. Status: Shipping
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- 12. Yahoo Next-generation instant messaging client Status: Public Beta
- 13. Libronix Notescraps Post-it note software Status: Shipping Download: http://www.notescraps.com
- 14. Seattle Post-Intelligencer News Reader Reading experience for Seattle-based newspaper Status: Completed Website: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com
- 15. OTTO Next-generation retail experience Status: Complete PR: Microsoft PressPass
- 16. Fujitsu Fujitsu North American Retail released the Global Store product line using WPF as the UI for their point of sales system. Status: Deploying in AMC theaters in May 2008
- 17. Wells Fargo Next-generation ATM client Status: In deployment to new ATMs across the US
- 18. British Library Revolutionary new 3D experience for accessing priceless literary treasures Status: Complete
- 19. Scripps Healthcare Allowing cancer researchers to collaborate in the search for a cure Status: Late Beta (Shown at Windows Vista BV Launch) PR: .NET Developer’s Journal
- 20. Electric Rain STANDOUT High-end tool for delivering visually stunning presentations Status: Beta
- 21. Whether you are designing rich standards-based websites, ultimate experiences on the desktop, or managing digital assets and content, Expression professional design tools give you the flexibility and freedom to bring your vision to reality.
- 22. Extensive Application Markup Language Toolable, declarative markup Code and content are separate Compatible with Windows Presentation Foundation <Button Width="100"> OK <Button.Background> LightBlue </Button.Background> </Button> XAML Button b1 = new Button(); b1.Content = "OK"; b1.Background = new SolidColorBrush(Colors.LightBlue); b1.Width = 100; C# Dim b1 As New Button b1.Content = "OK" b1.Background = New _ SolidColorBrush(Colors.LightBlue) b1.Width = 100 VB.NET
- 23. designers & developers: Speak the same language designers design designers & developers: Speak different languages developers add business logic The new way for designers and developers to work together designer developer
- 25. WPF includes a flexible, panel based layout engine What is layout? Measuring and arranging a region of WPF UI All layout is handled by panels Panel has ultimate control over every child Child size, location, ZOrder Child location relative to other children Frees you from hard coding sizes/locations Mix and combine panels
- 26. <Grid/>
- 27. <Canvas/>
- 28. <StackPanel/>
- 29. <StackPanel/>
- 30. <DockPanel/> by lee.mccain.photorama http://flickr.com/photos/mccain007/2218878568/
- 31. <WrapPanel/> by thomas hawk http://flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/379282442
- 33. Styles provide a convenient way to itemize a set of property values for an element type Example: Set font attributes for all textboxes To define a Style Styles are defined in a Resource element Any element in XAML can have a resource section Usual locations are Page, Window and Application level Every Style in resource must have a x:Key value Use TargetType to limit style to one element type
- 34. To apply a Style to an Element Reference the Style by setting the Style attribute Use the Markup Extension syntax '{}'
- 35. Data Binding & Templates
- 36. Binding overview WPF synchronizes a data source and data target Add binding to target element with {Binding ***} Change notification WPF dependency system updates target upon source changes provided: Source must implement change notification Via IPropertyNotifyChanged and other mechanisms Single binding Bind a target to a single property on source Example: TextBlock.Text to Customer.Age List binding Bind a target to a array, collection etc. Example: Treeview. ItemsSource to XML source
- 37. Templates provide a convenient way to centralize the replacement UI for: Tabular data Hierarchical data Controls Data Template Define the UI for one Type Example: Customer class Render UI with six TextBlocks and one Image
- 39. WPF is a rich UI programming framework Since WPF is managed code, working with .NET APIs is easy and familiar Core concept is the composable UI model Create UI out of any valid WPF element Mix and merge elements Formalize these replacement parts with Styles and Templates
- 40. Visit MSDN at msdn.microsoft.com Visit the URL below for additional information http://windowsclient.net/ Virtual Labs http://msdn.microsoft.com/virtuallabs MIX University http://visitmix.com/university
- 41. For the latest titles, visit www.microsoft.com/learning/books/devtools
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- 43. For training information and availability www.microsoft.com/learning Course ID Title 6460A Windows Presentation Foundation
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- 46. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
Editor's Notes
- #2: 06/05/09 09:06 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.