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Getting Started with XAML

Getting Started with XAML. Silverlight, WPF, and Windows 8. What we’ll probably cover. XAML basics The property system Layout Input Binding Threading concerns Anything you ask about and we have time to dive into. Who this is for.

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Getting Started with XAML

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  1. Getting Started with XAML Silverlight, WPF, and Windows 8

  2. What we’ll probably cover • XAML basics • The property system • Layout • Input • Binding • Threading concerns • Anything you ask about and we have time to dive into

  3. Who this is for • Developers completely new to XAML (WPF/Silverlight/Win8) • Experienced XAML devs can stay for entertainment value, but there’s not much new for them • People just trying to avoid going to HTML sessions • Your time is valuable

  4. Why learn XAML? • Reusable skill • Applies to Windows Phone, WPF, Silverlight, Windows 8 (C#, VB and C++) and even .NET Micro Framework • It helps make app dev easier • It’s interesting • It has a future in Windows 8 too

  5. XAML is important in Windows 8 • HTML/JS/CSS, XAML C#/VB, XAML C++ all on equal footing

  6. What we won’t cover • Demos of Windows 8 itself • We’re a couple weeks too early for that • I’ll talk to commonalities and differences • HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other things that give me a headache

  7. Where to find help • Our Community Sites • silverlight.net • windowsclient.net • asp.net • dev.windows.com • MSDN: msdn.microsoft.com • My Blog: 10rem.net • Will include any updated source/examples • Twitter: @pete_brown • Mail pete.brown@microsoft.com

  8. End of deck(and memes)

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