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Pro XAML with C#

Application Development Strategies (covers WPF, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1)

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  • Pro XAML with C#:
  • Application Development Strategies is your guide to real-world development practices on Microsoft’s XAML-based platforms, with examples in WPF, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1.
  • Learn how to properly plan and architect an application on one or more of these platforms for a robust, scalable solution.

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Table of contents (11 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Getting Started

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. What Is XAML?

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 3-13
    3. Software Craftsmanship

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 15-24
  3. Laying the Groundwork

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 25-25
    2. Domain-Driven Design

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 27-36
    3. Design Patterns

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 37-55
    4. Unit Testing

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 57-76
    5. Advanced Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 77-95
    6. Exception Handling and Logging

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 97-122
  4. Completing the User Interface Layer

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 123-123
    2. The WPF User Interface

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 125-158
    3. The Windows Phone User Interface

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 159-193
    4. The Windows User Interface

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 195-217
    5. Deploying and Maintaining Your Application

      • Buddy James, Lori Lalonde
      Pages 219-264
  5. Back Matter

    Pages 265-269

About this book

Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is your guide to real-world development practices on Microsoft’s XAML-based platforms, with examples in  WPF, Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1. Learn how to properly plan and architect an application on one or more of these platforms for a robust, scalable solution.

In Part I, authors Buddy James and Lori Lalonde introduce you to XAML and reveal proven techniques for developing successful line-of-business applications. You’ll also find out about some of the conflicting needs and interests that you might encounter as an enterprise XAML developer.

Part II begins to lay the groundwork to help you properly architect your application, providing you with a deeper understanding of domain-driven design and the Model-View-ViewModel design pattern. You will also learn about proper exception handling and logging techniques, and how to cover your code with unit tests to reduce bugs and validate your design.

Part III explores implementation and deployment details for each of Microsoft’s XAML UIs, along with advice on deploying and maintaining your application across different devices using version control repositori

es and continuous integration.

Pro XAML with C#: Application Development Strategies is for intermediate to experienced developers looking to improve their professional practice. Readers should have experience working with C# and at least one XAML-based technology (WPF, Silverlight, Windows Store, or Windows Phone). 



About the authors

Buddy James holds the MCAD and MCSD Microsoft certifications. He works as a Sr. Software Developer in Nashville, TN. He has been writing line of business applications using Microsoft technologies since 2002. He began programming as a hobby using Qbasic at the age of 13 and hasn't looked back since. When he's not coding, he is the author of http://www.refactorthis.net which is his blog on .NET development.



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Buying options

eBook USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 69.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

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