Mastering Windows Presentation Foundation

Master the art of building modern desktop applications on Windows

Publisher:Packt Publishing Limited

By: Sheridan Yuen

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|Sep 2025

E-Book €36.99Institutions €136.95

Master the art of building modern desktop applications on Windows

Key Features

Learn how to use the MVVM software architectural pattern and see the benefits of using it with Windows Presentation Fountain (WPF)
Explore various ways to enhance efficiency through performance tuning and UI automation
Obtain a deep understanding of data validation and understand various methods that suit different situations

Book Description

Windows Presentation Foundation is rich in possibilities when it comes to delivering an excellent user experience. This book will show you how to build professional-grade applications that look great and work smoothly.

We start by providing you with a foundation of knowledge to improve your workflow – this includes teaching you how to build the base layer of the application, which will support all that comes after it. We’ll also cover the useful details of data binding. Next, we cover the user interface and show you how to get the most out of the built-in and custom WPF controls.

The final section of the book demonstrates ways to polish your applications, from adding practical animations and data validation to improving application performance. The book ends with a tutorial on how to deploy your applications and outlines potential ways to apply your new-found knowledge so you can put it to use right away.

What you will learn

Use MVVM to improve workflow
Create visually stunning user interfaces
Perform data binds proficiently
Implement advanced data validation
Locate and resolve errors quickly
Master practical animations
Improve your applications' performance

Who this book is for

This book is for working developers with a moderate level of knowledge about Windows Presentation Foundation. It will also be of special interest to ambitious individuals who want to know more about application architecture. It is also suitable for those who just want to learn how to build visually stunning user interfaces.

A Smarter Way Of Working With WPF
Debugging WPF Applications
Writing Custom Application Frameworks
Becoming Proficient With Data Binding
Using The Right Controls for The Job
Mastering Practical Animations
Creating Visually Appealing User Interfaces
Implementing Responsive Data Validation
Investigating Real World Examples
Improving Application Performance
Deploying Your Masterpiece Application
What's Next?

https://github.com/packtpublishing/mastering-windows-presentation-foundation

PDF ISBN: 978-1-78588-577-8

Publisher: Packt Publishing Limited

Publication date: 2025

Language: English

Pages: 568

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Mastering Windows Presentation Foundation

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