Introduction to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) with C#  Print Course Details Go to Course Objectives & Outline >>  Sign Up for Course

Course Number: MS.045 Duration: 4 days (full-day sessions) OR Weekend/Evening sessions Training Overview: This course introduces Windows Presentation Foundation or WPF ("Avalon"), the new .NET technology from Microsoft for building rich Windows applications. It is part of .NET 3.0/3.5, previously called "WinFX" by Microsoft. WPF includes an XML-based markup language for defining program elements, Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML). WPF applications can be created using only code or a combination of code and XAML pages. This course covers the essentials of WPF, providing an orientation to this technology and a firm foundation for creating applications. WPF is a complex technology that can have a steep learning curve. This course approaches the subject in a practical manner, introducing the student to the fundamentals of creating Windows applications using the features of WPF. It includes coverage of both traditional concepts such as controls and new concepts such as XAML, flexible layout, and the loosely-coupled command architecture of WPF. The course is hands-on with many example programs and lab exercises. Location and Pricing: Most of our courses are conducted online OR at our training facility and are customized to meet our students needs. We also provide customized onsite training at our clients' locations. Pricing for an online course depends on if its a weekend/evening course or a full day course. The weekend/evening courses are most cost-effective as they are spread over a period of weeks giving you ample time to complete the hands-on exercises. To receive a customized proposal that will fit your schedule and price quote, please contact us  Training Prerequisites: All attendees must have a solid experience of the C# language and application development skills. Training format: This class is 60% lecture, 40% hands-on, with one-on-one dedicated time-slots with the instructor. Training Materials: All students receive a copy of related courseware / material. Software Needed on Each Student PC: Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2003 Visual Studio 2008 (with SQL Server Express enabled) A minimum of 1GB RAM Additional software - please contact us for a detailed setup sheet Training Objectives: Gain an understanding of the philosophy and architecture of WPF Create Windows applications using the classes provided by WPF Understand the principles of XAML and create applications using a combination of code and XAML Use the layout features of WPF to create flexible and attractive user interfaces Implement event and command-driven applications with windows, menus, dialogs, toolbars and other common user interface features Training Outline: Introducing WPF Understand the motivation behind WPF Examine the various 'flavors' of WPF applications Overview the services provided by WPF Examine the core WPF assemblies and namespaces Work with the Window and Application class types Learn the syntax of XAML Understand the XAML / code relationship WPF Controls Survey the core WPF control types Review the WPF control programming model Learn to position controls using layout managers Understand the role of WPF control commands WPF Document Controls Understand the scope of the WPF documents API Distinguish between fixed documents and flow documents Populate a document with inline and block elements Work with the WPF document APIs WPF Graphical Rendering Services Understand the scope of WPFs graphical rendering services Work with the Shape types Work with Brushes and Pens Apply graphical transformations Understand the role of geometries and drawings Work with the visual programming layer WPF Resource Management Learn to manage binary resources Understand the role of logical resources Work with resources in XAML and procedural code Work with resource dictionaries Understand the resource lookup mechanism Know the role of dynamic resources Learn how to make use of system resources WPF Styles Learn how to define and apply WPF styles Learn to limit where a style can be applied Build new styles based on existing styles Understand the use of triggers WPF Animation Support Understand the scope of WPF’s animation services Define animations in code and XAML Work with linear interpolation animations Work with key-frame-based animations Work with path-based animations WPF Data Binding Understand the WPF data binding mechanism Make use of data binding operations in XAML and code Bind to custom objects Create data conversion routines WPF Templates and User Controls Understand the relationship between WPF logical and visual trees Learn to build custom control templates Build templates which make use of triggers Know your choices for control customization Examine options for building custom controls Understand the role of dependency properties Understand the role of routed events WPF Navigation XBAPs Understand the role of navigational-based applications Work with the NavigationWindow and Page types Manage the history journal Understand and create XBAP applications Examine XBAP security issues Final Review

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