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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"              ...

Why WPF is Still Relevant in 2023 and Beyond - Exploring the Robust UI Framework

Why WPF is Still Relevant in 2023 and Beyond - Exploring the Robust UI Framework  WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) is a popular user interface (UI) framework for building Windows desktop applications. It was first introduced by Microsoft in 2006 and has since undergone many updates and improvements. Despite the emergence of new UI frameworks and technologies, WPF continues to be a go-to solution for many developers. In this blog post, we'll explore why WPF is still relevant in 2023 and beyond. Robust and Powerful WPF offers a robust and powerful platform for building modern desktop applications. It provides developers with an extensive set of controls, styling options, and animation capabilities, making it easy to create rich and interactive user interfaces. WPF also supports data binding, which simplifies the process of connecting UI elements to data sources. Cross-platform Capabilities While WPF is primarily associated with Windows desktop applications, it also has cro...