What is XAML in WPF? Explained with Simple Examples

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In this article, we’ll dive into one of the core building blocks of WPF — XAML. We’ll explore how it works and why it plays such an important role in building modern desktop applications. What is XAML? XAML stands for eXtensible Application Markup Language. It’s a markup language used to design the user interface in WPF applications. XAML allows developers and designers to work separately, making the code cleaner and easier to manage. Think of it as HTML for WPF apps. XAML Syntax XAML uses XML-style syntax. Every UI element is an XML tag. Attributes define properties like height, width, and content. You can also nest elements inside others to create more complex layouts. For example, placing a TextBlock inside a Grid layout. <Grid>     <TextBlock Text="Hello, WPF World!"                 Width="200"                 Height="50"              ...

What is a MetroWindow?

The default MetroWindow is made up of following components:
1.Title bar
2.WindowCommand
3.Resize Grip 
4.Window icon

WindowCommand
You can add your own controls to LeftWindowsCommands or RightWindowsCommands - by default, buttons have a style automatically applied to them to make them fit in with the rest of the WindowsCommands. As of 0.9, you are no longer limited to just buttons, but any control. Be aware, you’re responsible for styling anything other than buttons.

To know more about MetroWindow 
visit  https://mahapps.com/guides/quick-start.html

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