Who Should Read This Book

This book is intended for both .NET developers and user-interface designers familiar with HTML and the basics of XML. Developers intending to write full applications should have a good understanding of an existing .NET language such as C# or Visual Basic, as application logic requires development of code in a .NET-supported language.

Familiarity with other declarative markup languages such as HTML or XUL will help you quickly grasp the concepts and user-interface elements used to design interfaces with XAML.

Even if you are not familiar with a .NET language or other declarative markup languages, this book will be invaluable in providing you with an understanding of XAML.