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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"              ...
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Dynamically Creating a TabControl using Prism Region in WPF: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this post, we'll demonstrate how to use Prism Regions to create a dynamic TabControl in WPF, where each tab is loaded with a separate view. Step 1: Create a new Prism WPF project To get started, create a new Prism WPF project using the Prism Template Pack. Open Visual Studio and select "Create a new project".  In the "New Project" dialog, select "Prism WPF App" under the "Prism" category. Step 2: Add a TabControl to your main view In the main view of your application, add a TabControl to the XAML markup. Set its ItemsSource property to a collection of objects that represent each tab item. In this example, we'll use an ObservableCollection<TabItem> property defined in the view model. <TabControl ItemsSource="{Binding TabItems}">   <TabControl.ItemTemplate>     <DataTemplate>       <TextBlock Text="{Binding Header}" />     </DataTemplate>   </TabControl.ItemTemplate>   <...
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