XAML Unleashed Author:Adam Nathan If you want to write modern Windows apps with XAML, one person can help you more than anyone else: Adam Nathan. He helped create XAML, and has established a well-deserved reputation as the world's #1 expert on putting it to work in Microsoft development. Now, he's written the definitive, practical XAML tutorial and reference: XAML Unleashed. Nat... more »han covers every facet of XAML development for desktop Windows, Windows Phone, and the Windows Store, including: Essential XAML language concepts and techniques Mixing XAML with code Extending XAML Taking advantage of XAML 2009 language improvements Graphics: arranging elements, using automatic layout, and generating 2D/3D visuals Using controls for content, items, images, text, media, and more Exploiting XAML resources, data binding capabilities, styles, and templates Generating animations Creating advanced layouts with Custom Panels Exploring XAML readers and writers « less