--- product_id: 25933860 title: "Illustrated WPF (Expert's Voice in .NET)" price: "₱8179" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/25933860-illustrated-wpf-experts-voice-in-net store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Clear WPF concept focus Visual learning mastery Effective knowledge transfer Illustrated WPF (Expert's Voice in .NET) **Price:** ₱8179 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Unlock WPF mastery with visuals that stick — don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Illustrated WPF (Expert's Voice in .NET) - **How much does it cost?** ₱8179 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/25933860-illustrated-wpf-experts-voice-in-net) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Boost Your .NET Skillset:** Elevate your Windows app development with expert guidance. - • **Master WPF with Visual Clarity:** Illustrations that make complex concepts stick instantly. - • **Avoid Overwhelm, Gain Confidence:** A teaching style that respects your time and intelligence. - • **Designed for Real-World Programmers:** Cut through the noise and grasp WPF essentials fast. - • **Learn Dependency Properties Like a Pro:** Unlock powerful WPF features with easy-to-understand explanations. ## Overview Illustrated WPF (Expert's Voice in .NET) is a visually rich guide designed to simplify the learning curve of Windows Presentation Foundation for .NET developers. With clear illustrations and a focus on effective knowledge transfer, it helps programmers quickly grasp complex WPF concepts like dependency properties, making it an essential resource for those ready to elevate their Windows app development skills. ## Description Windows Presentation Foundation is Microsoft's API for creating Windows applications. It gives the programmer the ability to produce dazzling, graphics–rich programs easily without having to delve into the messy details of the graphics subsystem. To use this power, however, the programmer must learn new concepts for laying out pages and displaying graphics. Illustrated WPF presents these concepts clearly and visually―making them easier to understand and retain. Review: Genuine Knowledge Transfer! - I bought this book in July and it sat on the shelf until two weeks ago. When I finally decided to attack WPF, I bought the latest books so I could understand how it worked with VS 2010. I opened MAtthew MacDonald's book (Pro WPF in C# 2010) and started reading. Very quickly, I felt a little overwhelmed with all the details coming at me and no "mental mailbox" to keep them in perspective. I've found this is very common with technical books. It's not that the authors don't know their stuff. They do, but they don't write from the perspective of the reader and, as a result, little knowledge transfer takes place during the first read. Fortunately, I remembered this book and started reading. BAM! What a difference! Here was an author that understood how to transfer understanding to users very effectively! His writing style and fantastic illustrations had me really understanding things in a hurry. Take dependency properties. No other author had presented them to me in a way that "stuck to the wall". Until now! They are extremely powerful once you understand them and know how to leverage what they can deliver. With Dan's help, I'm now very comfortable with them. I'm a long time programmer specializing in delivering solutions on the Microsoft platform. I avoided WPF till now because it was such a major change and one I was a little intimidated by. I've now decided to take the plunge. Without this book, it would be a much more difficult task. With this book, I think my odds of WPF success have improved dramatically! If you want help from somebody who not only knows WPF, but also knows how to teach and achieve true knowledge transfer, buy this book! Review: Scratching my head... - I'm reading the other reviews of this product, and I'm scratching my head. How could you like this book? Where do I start? I guess with "Illustrated". The illustrations look like they were photocopied, faxed, mailed, then scanned, then taped to another piece of paper to be copied. It's also ironic that the author talks about how the XAML parser removes white space on a page that maybe has 2 sentences on it. This book is loaded with nearly empty pages. Only buy this book if you have never written a hello world program in your life. Then maybe you might find this book helpful. I'm thinking I'll just donate it to the library. Good luck. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,892,771 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #389 in Microsoft .NET #476 in C# Programming (Books) #3,037 in Software Design & Engineering | | Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 36 Reviews | ## Images ![Illustrated WPF (Expert's Voice in .NET) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aj71NpwNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genuine Knowledge Transfer! *by R***S on October 17, 2010* I bought this book in July and it sat on the shelf until two weeks ago. When I finally decided to attack WPF, I bought the latest books so I could understand how it worked with VS 2010. I opened MAtthew MacDonald's book (Pro WPF in C# 2010) and started reading. Very quickly, I felt a little overwhelmed with all the details coming at me and no "mental mailbox" to keep them in perspective. I've found this is very common with technical books. It's not that the authors don't know their stuff. They do, but they don't write from the perspective of the reader and, as a result, little knowledge transfer takes place during the first read. Fortunately, I remembered this book and started reading. BAM! What a difference! Here was an author that understood how to transfer understanding to users very effectively! His writing style and fantastic illustrations had me really understanding things in a hurry. Take dependency properties. No other author had presented them to me in a way that "stuck to the wall". Until now! They are extremely powerful once you understand them and know how to leverage what they can deliver. With Dan's help, I'm now very comfortable with them. I'm a long time programmer specializing in delivering solutions on the Microsoft platform. I avoided WPF till now because it was such a major change and one I was a little intimidated by. I've now decided to take the plunge. Without this book, it would be a much more difficult task. With this book, I think my odds of WPF success have improved dramatically! If you want help from somebody who not only knows WPF, but also knows how to teach and achieve true knowledge transfer, buy this book! ### ⭐ Scratching my head... *by C***N on August 4, 2010* I'm reading the other reviews of this product, and I'm scratching my head. How could you like this book? Where do I start? I guess with "Illustrated". The illustrations look like they were photocopied, faxed, mailed, then scanned, then taped to another piece of paper to be copied. It's also ironic that the author talks about how the XAML parser removes white space on a page that maybe has 2 sentences on it. This book is loaded with nearly empty pages. Only buy this book if you have never written a hello world program in your life. Then maybe you might find this book helpful. I'm thinking I'll just donate it to the library. Good luck. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good book *by M***T on August 21, 2013* This is the best WPF book I have read, so far. It explains the basic concepts of WPF in a way that is easy to understand and it doesn't rely on the reader having prior experience with WPF, unlike certain other books do. The book covers basic concepts, such as how to use many of the available WPF controls and it covers the slightly deeper concepts, such as how to use styles, templates, dependency properties, animations, routing events and commands. The examples in the book are simple and easily readable, although the Kindle edition shows the sample code as black and white images, which can not be searched and which do not scale well together with the text. The book does not contain in-depth information, such as how the rendering system implemented, how to best make your own controls or how to design your GUI, but the book can act as an introduction to better understand other books, which cover these subjects. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/25933860-illustrated-wpf-experts-voice-in-net](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/25933860-illustrated-wpf-experts-voice-in-net) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-14*