Summary
As you've seen through this chapter, there is a lot to learn about XAML, and yet this is just an introduction covering XAML's core features! Chapter 10 will cover many more advanced features of XAML, but this chapter should have given you enough to get started developing user interfaces in Silverlight, and you will use many of the concepts covered here in the following chapters.
The power and flexibility of XAML, unfortunately, results in a steep learning curve that even experienced and productive developers in other technologies will need to climb. This will take some time and possibly lead to some frustration and will require patience and a willingness to learn. Expect to be less productive as a developer than normal while you get up ...
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