Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is included with the Windows operating system and provides a programming model for building applications that provide a clear separation between the UI and business logic. Written by a leading expert on Microsoft graphics programming, this richly illustrated book provides an introduction to WPF development and explains fundamental WPF concepts.
Packed with helpful examples, this reference progresses through a range of topics that gradually increase in their complexity. You’ll quickly start building applications while you learn how to use both Expression Blend and Visual Studio to build UIs. In addition, the book addresses the needs of programmer who write the code behind the UI and shows you how operations can be performed using both XAML and C#.

When Microsoft introduced the Visual Basic .NET programming language, as part of its move to the .NET Framework two years ago, many developers willingly made the switch. Millions of others, however, continued to stick with Visual Basic 6. They weren't ready for such a radical change, which included an object-oriented environment similar to Java. They liked the old Visual Basic just fine.

Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start is targeted toward developers interested in making the jump to .NET, working programmers already familiar with another programming language or the previous version of VS. Visual C++ .NET 2003 Kick Start speeds through basic concepts and focuses on practical examples and benefits of moving to VC++ .NET. This book explains how VC++ code interacts with the .NET Framework, the extra capabilities of VC++ compared to VB.NET and C# in .NET code interoperability, how to use Windows Forms (a new feature for VC++ .NET in the 2003 edition), and how to migrate from Visual Studio 6 and COM. The author covers the use of managed and unmanaged Visual C++ code, using both types for most examples. Full of code examples, tips, and professional insights, this book provides maximum learning with minimum investment of time and effort.

Great book for beginner programmers and those new to Java. Short and to the point with tons of exercises to reinforce concepts studied in chapters.

This is a step-by-step guide to successful wireless application design and development with Sun's Java 2 Micro Edition platform. Authored by one of Sun's leading wireless application consultants, it covers every key feature of the J2ME platform, and every step of the process -- from architecture through deployment. Piroumian begins by introducing the J2ME computing platform, key terminology, basic concepts, and application development process. Next, you'll walk through creating, compiling, preparing, executing, and debugging J2ME applications. One step at a time, you'll master J2ME MIDP platform's high-level and low-level APIs, user interface components, persistent storage mechanisms, and services for networking and distributed processing. The book teaches how to build applications from the ground up, using running examples. All topics are introduced in a logical order where each concept builds upon the ones that precede it. Piroumian also covers architecture and its impact on the developer; and introduces key elements of a complete wireless solution, including gateways, Internet portal interfaces, and wireless application interfaces.

Get advanced programming techniques and guidelines to exploit the flexibility of the common language runtime (CLR), the managed code programming model used with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and the Microsoft .NET Framework. Microsoft developer Steven Pratschner shows you how to customize the CLR for use in a wide variety of applications, from database servers to cell phones.

.NET & XML provides an in-depth, concentrated tutorial for intermediate to advanced-level developers. Additionally, it includes a complete reference to the XML-related namespaces within the .NET Framework. XML is an extremely flexible technology, and Microsoft has implemented most of the tools programmers need to use it very extensively. .NET & XML aims to help you understand the intersection between the two technologies for maximum effectiveness.

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Эта книга представляет новый подход, согласно которому весь диапазон задач измерения, управления и регулирования реализуется средствами популярного программного пакета Microsoft Office. Хотя это звучит необычно, с помощью приложений Word и Excel можно получить прямой доступ к аппаратному обеспечению, что делает их универсальными и простыми в использовании инструментами. В книге показано, как с помощью макросов VBA реализовать управление цифровыми мультиметрами, релейными картами и ПК-интерфейсами, организовать взаимодействие с микроконтроллерными системами и многое другое на основе стандартного последовательного интерфейса RS232.

Aimed at advanced C++ developers who want to hone their programming chops even further, Herb Sutter's More Exceptional C++ borrows the format of his earlier title, Exceptional C++, and delivers some of today's best-available thinking on the language in a handy and effective format. A compilation of the author's own experience and research on the thornier aspects of C++, this book will serve as a worthy resource for making sure you get the most out of this powerful language.

Рассмотрены интерфейс системы программирования Visual С++, техника создания и отладки проектов приложений в среде Visual Studio 2005. Описаны основы языка С++: типы данных и операции, приемы программирования разветвлений и циклов, техника работы со статическими и динамическими массивами, использование функций. Рассмотрены классы и объекты, механизм множественного и одиночного наследования, перегрузка операторов и шаблоны классов, понятия ввода-вывода данных и классификация, принципы работы с потоками и файлами, стандартные классы потоков, форматированный ввод-вывод базовых типов, дополнительные возможности ввода-вывода. Освещена обработка исключений. Показаны особенности создания приложений API Windows и MFC. Представлены внутренняя их организация, создание диалоговых окон и меню, механизм обработки сообщений, работа с картой сообщений. Приводятся многочисленные примеры отлаженных программ. На компакт-диске содержатся тексты листингов примеров программ, приведенных в книге.