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"              ...

How to create TextBox in wpf that does not accept number using MVVM?


Method 1: Using Model Property

Inside View

<TextBox Width="200" Text="{Binding MainWindowModel.NonNumeric,UpdateSourceTrigger=PropertyChanged}">

Inside Model

 private string _nonNumeric;

        public string NonNumeric
        {
            get { return _nonNumeric; }
            set
            {
                int intvalue;
                if (!int.TryParse(value[value.Length - 1].ToString(), out intvalue))
                    SetProperty(ref _nonNumeric, value);
                else
                    value = _nonNumeric;
            }

        }

Method 2 : Using Command

Inside View

<Window x:Class="PrismDemo.Views.MainWindow"
        xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml/presentation"
        xmlns:x="http://schemas.microsoft.com/winfx/2006/xaml"
        xmlns:d="http://schemas.microsoft.com/expression/blend/2008"
        xmlns:mc="http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006"
        xmlns:local="clr-namespace:PrismDemo.Views"
        mc:Ignorable="d" xmlns:prism="http://prismlibrary.com/"
        xmlns:i="clr-namespace:System.Windows.Interactivity;assembly=System.Windows.Interactivity">
<Grid>
 <TextBox Width="200">
            <i:Interaction.Triggers>
                <i:EventTrigger EventName="KeyDown">
                    <prism:InvokeCommandAction Command="{Binding KeyDownCommand}" />
                </i:EventTrigger>
            </i:Interaction.Triggers>
        </TextBox>
</Grid>
</Window>

Inside ViewModel

 public MainWindowViewModel()
        {
             KeyDownCommand = new DelegateCommand<KeyEventArgs>(ExecuteKeyDownMenu);
        }
  private void ExecuteKeyDownMenu(KeyEventArgs e)
        {
            if (e.Key >= Key.D0 && e.Key <= Key.D9)
            {
                e.Handled = true;
            }
        }


        public ICommand KeyDownCommand { get; set; }


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