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Windows XAML Development

Explore the latest in Windows UI development with XAML. Learn how to build modern, beautiful, and responsive applications for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Introduction to XAML for Windows Applications

XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) is a declarative markup language created by Microsoft that you can use to create user interfaces in Windows applications. It's a powerful tool for designing visually appealing and interactive UIs.

Key Concepts

  • Declarative UI: Define your UI elements and their properties in a structured, readable format.
  • Data Binding: Easily connect your UI to your application's data source, enabling dynamic updates.
  • Styles and Templates: Create reusable visual elements and themes to ensure consistency and reduce code duplication.
  • Layout Panels: Arrange your UI elements using powerful layout containers like Grid, StackPanel, and RelativePanel.

Getting Started with XAML

Begin your journey with XAML by understanding the basic syntax and common controls:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<Page
    x:Class="MyApp.MainPage"
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
    xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
    xmlns:local="using:MyApp"
    xmlns:d="http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"
    xmlns:mc="http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006"
    mc:Ignorable="d"
    Background="{ThemeResource ApplicationPageBackgroundThemeBrush}">

    <Grid>
        <TextBlock Text="Hello, XAML World!"
                   HorizontalAlignment="Center"
                   VerticalAlignment="Center"
                   FontSize="32"/>
    </Grid>
</Page>

Common XAML Controls

Explore essential XAML controls for building rich user interfaces:

  • Button: Interactive buttons for user actions.
  • TextBlock: Displays read-only text.
  • TextBox: Allows user input.
  • Image: Displays images.
  • ListView / GridView: Displays collections of data.
  • Grid, StackPanel, RelativePanel: Powerful layout containers.

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