Windows Presentation Foundation

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Windows Presentation Foundation
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The WPF Approach

• Unified approach to UI, Documents, and Media
• Integrated development and experiences
• New Windows Infrastructure
• Retained graphics, vector based engine
• Built on modern display hardware (D3D)
• Modern development framework and patterns
• Designers and Tools Matter
• Bringing designers into the process
• Declarative programming models for toolablity and
  flexibility

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The WPF Approach

• Unified approach to UI, Documents, and Media
• Integrated development and experiences
• New Windows Infrastructure
• Retained graphics, vector based engine
• Built on modern display hardware (D3D)
• Modern development framework and patterns
• Designers and Tools Matter
• Bringing designers into the process
• Declarative programming models for toolablity and
  flexibility

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Designer DetailsLost in Translation
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• while (!design.IsPerfect)
• Designer.CreateNewDesign()
• Developer.ImplementNewDesign()
• design.IsPerfect false
• if (Schedule.SlipCount gt x) break

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designer independent UI creator
no more translation errors parallel
workflow realtime iteration and feedback
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Declarative Programming with XAML

• Markup for Windows
• Build applications in simple declarative
  statements
• Can be used for any CLR object hierarchy
• Code and content are separate
• Streamline collaboration between designers and
  developers
• Easy for tools to consume and generate

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XAML or Code?
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XAML or Code?
Code Behind
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targeted experiences
Window1.xaml.cs Contains Application
logic Created by Application developer
Window1.xaml Professional Version
Window1.xaml Consumer Version
Window1.xaml Media Center Version
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The WPF Approach

• Unified approach to UI, Documents, and Media
• Integrated development and experiences
• New Windows Infrastructure
• Retained graphics, vector based engine
• Built on modern display hardware (D3D)
• Modern development framework and patterns
• Designers and Tools Matter
• Bringing designers into the process
• Declarative programming models for toolablity and
  flexibility

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WPF Architecture
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Windows Presentation Foundation
Demo
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Integration with existing Apps

• Can use WPF with existing code
• WPF inside existing code
• Existing code inside WPF
• Integrate at the component or Window level
• Maximum richness gt all WPF

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Mixed App Considerations

• Higher long-term cost, lower initial cost
• Run in browser
• Integrate your business logic
• Using XAML in C
• Airspace layered windows

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Airspace

• Each pixel belongs to one hwnd

File Edit View Help
File Edit View Help
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Airspace caution!
File Edit View Help
File Edit View Help
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DirectX
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Mixed Application Ideas
New chrome

• New canvas

Faster canvas?
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Mixed Application Ideas

• Wizards and help systems
• Generate HTML gt Generate XAML
• WPF wrapper around an existing control

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Call To Action

• Build Great Windows Vista Applications
• Help create and ride the upgrade wave
• Learn how WPF can help you improve your
  application
• Invest in your User Experience
• Involve Designers
• Make a leap in functionality
• Choose the right way to move your codebase forward