Course Content
Binding in XAML
- Introduction to XAML-Based Applications
- Tools for Designing and Developing XAML-Based Applications
- Anatomy of a XAML-Based Application
Lab :Getting Started with XAML-Based Application Development
- Creating a 'Hello World' WPF Application
- Creating a 'Hello World' Silverlight Application
- Using the Expression Blend 4 and Visual Studio 2010 Development Environments
- Exploring the Expression Blend 4 Development Environment
Creating Vector Graphics with Expression Studio 4
- Creating Vector Graphics with Expression Blend 4
- Creating Vector Graphics with Expression Design 4
- Importing Vector Graphics into Expression Blend 4
Lab :Creating Vector Graphics with Expression Studio 4
- Creating a Silverlight Application and Website by using Microsoft Expression Blend 4
- Creating an Expression Design 4 Background
- Distorting Text on a Path
- Using Expression Design 4 Files in Expression Blend 4
Laying out a XAML-Based Application
- Organizing Controls in the User Interface
- Adding and Manipulating Controls
Lab : Laying out a XAML-Based Application
- Adding TextBlocks and Buttons to MainPage.xaml
- Using the Grid
- Adding a Hyperlink to the Grid
- Adding a Button to the Grid
- Testing the Application
- Adding Backgrounds to MainPage.xaml and DesignMode.xaml (as time permits)
Developing and Debugging XAML-Based Applications
- Developing WPF Applications
- Developing Silverlight Applications
- Hosting Silverlight Applications
- Debugging XAML-Based Applications
Lab : Developing and Debugging XAML-Based Applications
- Creating HTML Hosting Pages
- Customizing the App.Xaml Code-Behind File in Visual Studio 2010
- Debugging a Silverlight Application
- Retrieving URL Parameters in the App.xaml Code - Behind File
- Using URL Parameters in the Application
- Designing the Greeting Card Page (optional)
- Adding Code to Display Values From the URL
Creating Controls Programmatically and Working with Media Files
- Creating and Using Controls Programmatically
- Working with Media Files
Lab : Creating Controls Programmatically and Working with Media Files
- Creating Controls Programmatically
- Building a Video Player
Working with Resources, Styles, Control Templates, and Behaviors
- Working with Resources
- Working with Styles and Control Templates
- Working with Actions, Triggers, and Behaviors
Lab : Working with Resources, Styles, Control Templates, and Behaviors
- Using Resources in Expression Blend 4
- Changing a Property Using a Conditional Behavior
- Calling Methods from a Conditional Behavior
- Using XAML Styles
- Using XAML Control Templates
Implementing Transforms, Animations, and Visual States
- Transforms in XAML-Based Applications
- Animations in XAML-Based Applications
- Implementing and Working with Visual States
Lab : Implementing Transforms, Animations, and Visual States
- Preparing Objects for Animation
- Creating and Playing a StoryBoard
- Using Visual States for the Video Page
- Adding a Visual State for the Video Controls
- Controlling States Programmatically
Binding in XAML
- Property Binding in XAML-Based Applications
- Data Binding in XAML-Based Applications
Lab : Binding in XAML
- Binding Controls
- Creating a Master/Detail View in WPF
Prototyping Applications by Using SketchFlow in Expression Blend 4
- Prototyping Applications with SketchFlow
- Packaging and Reviewing Prototypes Developed with SketchFlow
Lab : Prototyping Applications by Using SketchFlow in Expression Blend 4
- Creating an Expression SketchFlow Application
- Creating SketchFlow Screens
- Configuring the Login Screen
- Configuring the Card Gallery Screen
- Packaging the SketchFlow Solution
- Performing the Client Role
- Performing the Developer Role
