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WPF for the Visual Basic Programmer
Learn XAML and WPF to design screens and user controls, apply styles, eliminate code using data binding, take advantage of the MVVM design pattern, and build creative screens using the ListBox control.
What you'll learn
WPF is a great way to build modern desktop applications. In this course, WPF for the Visual Basic Programmer, you will learn the basics of XAML and how to create a business application using WPF. First, you will discover flow and grid layout for designing screens. Next, you will see how to effectively reuse user controls and apply styles to your controls to make your application look great. Then, you will explore data-binding and the MVVM design pattern to write less code. Finally, you will dive into the powerful WPF ListBox control. When you are finished with this course, you will have gained the skills and knowledge of WPF and XAML to be able to build screens for business applications.
Table of contents
- Version Check | 15s
- Course Goals and Assumptions | 1m 10s
- Building Blocks and a First Look at WPF | 3m 27s
- Creating your First Screen Using Absolute Positioning | 5m 16s
- Flow Layout and the Stack Panel Control | 1m 58s
- Grid Layout | 1m 44s
- Auto and Star (*) Sizing | 2m 46s
- StackPanel within a Grid Column | 1m 57s
- Use Property Window Dialogs to Build XAML | 2m 30s
- Module Summary | 52s
About the author
Paul loves teaching and technology, and has been teaching tech and business topics for over 30 years. Paul helps clients develop applications, and instructs them on the best use of technology.