Learn WPF in one Week

I started to build a one week training course to learn WPF. Starting with the basics and going through the important concepts of the framework up to more complex topics. I hope you like it.

Day 1 - Getting started

• Install the development tools
• Learn the basic concepts of WPF
• Create your first WPF application
• Learn how WPF changed the development workflow

Day 2 - Concepts of WPF

• Get an introduction to XAML
• Learn about the hierarchical relation of elements in WPF
• Find out about the magic behind DependencyProperties
• Get familiar with routed events.

Day 3 - Layout and Controls

• Learn the layout basics
• See the grid layout panel in action
• Stack elements with the stackpanel
• Get an overview about the variety of included controls.
• Have a look at 3rd-party libraries

Day 4 - DataBinding and UI Architecture

• Introduction to WPF DataBinding
• How to display, sort and filter data
• Using the Model-View-ViewModel Pattern
• Learn how to validate user input
• Create your own ValueConverter
• Enhance the MVVM pattern by using Behaviors and Actions

Day 5 - Templates and Styles

• Learn how to build rich user experience with WPF
• Style the appearance of your controls
• Completely replace the look of a control
• How to display complex data in lists by using DataTemplates.

Some of the articles are not yet finished. The content for the subsequent days will follow soon... :-)