Windows Presentation Foundation Masterclass

Do you know a little programming in C# or another language, but are struggling to get an interview, let alone a job?

Maybe you are stuck in a low paying programming job, and want to move up to a better, more senior position.

Perhaps you want to learn a new skill and expand your rèsumè.

Or maybe you want to improve your .NET skills by learning a new and valuable framework.

If one or more of these things describe you, then I'd suggest you give serious consideration to this course.

This course will teach you how to create applications that have a rich user interface, using Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).

What is WPF ?

WPF is part of the .NET framework and  provides a consistent programming model for building applications by separating the user interface from business logic.  It uses XAML (an XML based language) and C#.  The runtime libraries are included with all versions of Microsoft Windows since Windows Vista.  It's heavily supported by Microsoft and is a mature and powerful framework.

Why should you bother to learn it?

Many, perhaps most enterprise level .NET applications are built in WPF because of it's ability to create loosely coupled apps where the business logic and presentation layer are separated.  This also applies to apps in general that are developed in .NET.  A good portion of Winforms based projects are being upgraded to WPF as well.

WPF developers are in high demand and WPF is fully supported by Microsoft in the latest versions of Visual studio and .NET.  It's a key part of Microsoft's strategy moving forward.

What will you learn in this course?

WPF is developed using C# and XAML.  You will learn how to use WPF to build and access powerful REST services (specifically weather information and machine learning in this course).  You will also learn to create your own cloud services, and learn languages and patterns the open up future opportunities in Xamarin as well (iOS, Android and the Universal Windows Platform (UWP).

In addition, in this course you will learn C#, XAML, the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architectural pattern, Azure App and Storage services, and SQLite and more.

Why enrolling in this course is the best decision you can make.

Other courses focus on isolated examples on what you can do with WPF.  Not this course!  This course guides you through the creation of real world applications as you learn more and more about WPF. You will:

1. Build a calculator as you learn:
1. C#
2. XAML
3. Styles
   
2. Build a contacts app as you learn:
1. SQLite
2. Using ListViews
3. Creating Custom Controls
   
3. Build a machine learning classifier as you learn:
1. REST services
2. Picking images from the computer
   
4. Build a weather app as you learn:
1. The MVVM architectural pattern
2. More REST
   
5. Build a notes app as you learn:
1. More WPF controls such as toolbar, speech to text, toggle buttons, comboboxes, context menus and rich text format editors
2. To add Azure App Services for cloud hosted databases
3. To add Azure Storage Account services for storing files in the cloud
4. To add Animations

Your instructor, Eduardo Rosas, is a certified Xamarin Mobile Developer who has been building apps with C# and XAML since 2012.

This means you are learning from someone who has all the professional training, skills, and experience you need to teach you how to become proficient with WPF in the fastest possible way.  But all the while being taught the right way to program.

If you are ready to get that first paid programming job, or to move up to a more senior programming position, then this course is for you!

After completing this course, you will have the necessary skills to be able to use create your own WPF desktop apps giving you increase career opportunities.

The sooner you sign up for this course, the sooner you will have the skills and knowledge you need to increase your job or consulting opportunities.    Your new job or consulting opportunity awaits!  

Why not get started today?

 Click the Signup button to sign up for the course!

Based on the reviews you've provided, here's a summary of the feedback for the "Windows Presentation Foundation Masterclass" course on Udemy: **Strengths:** - The course provides a comprehensive overview of WPF, covering a wide range of topics such as data bindings, MVVM architecture, XAML, animations, and more. - The instructor seems to have a deep understanding of the subject matter, which is evident from the way they explain complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. - The course has been updated with recent technologies and practices. - Some reviewers found the course' pace to be just right for them, allowing them to absorb the content at their own comfortable pace. **Areas Needing Improvement:** - **Code Examples:** Some reviewers suggested that more detailed examples and repetitions of concepts would have been beneficial for better understanding. The instructor could benefit from providing more in-depth code examples and repeating explanations for complex programming and software development concepts. - **Course Structure:** It was recommended that the course should explicitly state who it is targeting, which appears to be individuals who already have some knowledge of C# and programming in general. This would help set proper expectations and prevent confusion among beginners. - **Azure Sections:** The sections that require the use of Azure services, which necessitate providing a credit card number despite it being offerestly for free within a certain timeframe, should be clearly mentioned and explained in the course overview. - **Instructor Interaction:** It was noted that the instructor has significantly reduced their level of interaction with the course and its students over time. There is an expectation for the instructor to maintain a higher degree of engagement with the course community, especially given that the course itself still carries significant relevance and value. - **Course Updates and Support:** Some reviewers expressed concerns about the lack of recent updates to the course content and the absence of timely responsiveness from the instructor in addressing student questions and providing timely code support. **Recommendations Based on Review Feedback:** 1. If you're considering taking this course, ensure that you already have a solid foundation in C# and programming before starting. 2. Be aware that certain sections of the course require the use of Azure services, which may necessitate the provision of a credit card number for account creation, despite it being offertically free within a specified timeframe. 3. It's advisable to set realistic expectations for what can be achieved within the scope of this course. 4. The instructor should consider updating and maintaining the course content regularly and also provide timely responsive interactions with students. 5. Given that the course is listed as being suitable for all skill levels, the course description should be revised to more accurately reflect the true target audience for whom the course is intended, which is intermediate-level programmers. 6. If you encounter issues with Azure services, consider alternative approaches or methods that do not require the use of such paid services. 7. The instructor should reconsider offering a paid course when they have effectively abandoned it by not updating its content and by not engaging with students. An alternative could be to offer the course for free as a result of the course being outdated and no longer being actively maintained or updated. In conclusion, while the course offers a comprehensive exploration of WPF, there are significant areas that would benefit from improvements in terms of code examples, instructor interaction, and course content updates. Some reviewers also suggest that it could potentially be offered as a free course given these considerations.