As I had mentioned in a previous post, XamlFest is coming to town. This is an intense, two day in depth exploration of XAML (eXtensible Application Markup Language), the markup language used to define user interfaces in Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight. It will be facilitated, offering attendees a mix of instructor-led sessions as well as assisted development – that's right, you get your hands dirty in Expression and Visual Studio, designing and developing a XAML-based application. Both WPF and Silverlight will be covered.
Here's some more information to catch your interest…
Agenda
Wednesday, April 29th
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Introduction to WPF, XAML, Expression Blend |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Building Visually Rich Applications |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch, Mingle, Prizes |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Instructor-led WPF walkthrough and assisted development |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Assisted development |
Thursday, April 30th
| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Introduction to Silverlight, Data Binding, LINQ |
| 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Platform Centric Design Best Practices |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch, Mingle, Prizes |
| 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Instructor-led Silverlight walkthrough and assisted development |
| 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Assisted development |
Location
Microsoft Office
200 East Randolph Drive, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 920-5600
Registration
Just like the Minneapolis event, we are tackling registration differently. It's hands-on and there is only space for 60 people, so if you would like to build some new skills around next generation user experience and design, send an email to xamlfest-chicago@live.com. And, if you end up having a conflict and can't attend, please be courteous and let us know. Space is very limited and we'd like to free up your seat to make room for others.