Overview/Description
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) allows for the inclusion of a variety of media and types in its applications to further the development of rich user interfaces. Using WPF a developer can create two-dimensional or three-dimensional graphics, create and manipulate images, create and modify documents, and also share resources across applications. Specific areas covered include creating and configuring graphics, utilizing images and multimedia in WPF, creating and formatting documents, and utilizing binary and logical resources in WPF applications. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development exam (70-502). Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification.
Target Audience
All organizations or individual consultants who are using or intend to use the .NET Framework 3.5 with Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Basic 2008 to develop Windows Presentation Foundation applications; corporate employees, consultants, and university or college students who are preparing for the associated Technology Specialist: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Application Development exam (70-502).
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of Visual Basic 2005 or 2008 and familiarity with Visual Studio, having a minimum one year’s experience working with these technologies.