Pro WPF 4.5 in C#: Windows Presentation Foundation in .NET 4.5

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.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the fundamentals of WPF programming from XAML to controls and data flow.


• Develop realistic application scenarios to see navigation, localization and deployment in action.


• Explore the advanced user interface controls that WPF provides.


• Learn to manage documents from within WPF: Text layout, printing, and document packaging are all covered.


• Use graphics and multimedia to add punch to your applications

Who this book is forThis book is designed for developers encountering WPF for the first time in their professional lives. A working knowledge of C# and the basic architecture of .NET is helpful to follow the examples easily, but all concepts will be explained from the ground up.