GL.net Group Meeting #12 - 20 January 2010

Summary

File -> New -> WPF Application, An Introduction to WPF (Featuring Shell Integration) by Paul Jackson.

Abstract

A practical introduction to developing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) applications by using .NET 4 and Visual Studio 2010, with an emphasis on the code. In this session we will look at how to build WPF applications by looking at some of the latest patterns and best practices as well as using some of the new shell features available now in Windows 7, including Jump Lists; as well as some features originally introduced with Windows Vista, such as Aero Glass and Task Dialogs. You will see all the actual code you need to write in your applications, whilst keeping a keen eye on the latest design patterns and WPF best practices.

Bio

Paul is a Principal Technologist at CM Group Ltd., where he creates developer-focused courseware and technical content. Prior to this, Paul has held various development roles over the last 15 years ranging from Software Engineer to Technical Architect. He has extensive development experience using many programming languages and methodologies now specializing in the .NET Framework and XAML based technologies. For more information about Paul please see Paul's blog: http://compilewith.net or his LinkedIn profile.

Here is the blog post with book references and presentation slides. The second part of Pauls talk will be in March.

Location

Symantec/MessageLabs
1240 Lansdowne Court
Gloucester Business Park, Gloucester, GL3 4AB

Agenda

6:00pm - Doors Open
6:30pm - Meeting Begins: Welcome and Grok Talk
7:00pm - Main Presentation - Part 1
7:50pm - Break
8:10pm - Main Presentation - Part 2
9:00pm - Presentation Ends. Retire to bar.

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