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Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1

Mark Heath

Learn how to give your WPF applications a "modern" or "Metro" look and feel with the help of the open source library MahApps.Metro.

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Learn how to give your WPF applications a "modern" or "Metro" look and feel with the help of the open source library MahApps.Metro.

In this course, we learn how the open source library MahApps.Metro can be used to give your WPF applications a "modern" or "Metro" look and feel. We start off by seeing how to convert an ordinary WPF application to use MahApps.Metro, and then explore the various enhancements and style updates for common controls. We also learn how to show custom dialogs and flyouts, how to update the color theme of your application, and how to use icon buttons. Finally, we use another open source library, Modern UI Charts, to allow us to display nice looking charts.

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Syllabus

Modern WPF Applications
MahApps.Metro and the MetroWindow
Common Input Controls
Item Selection and Content Controls
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Provides 'modern' look and feel for Window's Presentation Foundation applications with MahApps.Metro library
Suitable for beginners wanting to incorporate modern design elements in their WPF applications
Covers essential controls and enhancements specifically tailored for WPF applications
Explores integrating custom dialogs, flyouts, and icon buttons to enhance user experience
Includes hands-on practice with Modern UI Charts library for creating visually appealing charts

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Modernizing wpf apps with mahapps.metro

According to learners, this course is a highly effective and practical guide for giving WPF applications a modern 'Metro' look using MahApps.Metro. Students frequently praise the instructor's clear explanations and concise delivery, making complex styling concepts easy to follow through hands-on demos and excellent code examples. While many find it an ideal introduction and a solid foundation, some learners indicate the course could benefit from more advanced customization topics. A common observation is that certain external libraries, particularly Modern UI Charts, may feel somewhat outdated.
Best suited for those with existing WPF development experience.
"Highly recommended if you have basic WPF knowledge."
"It's okay if you're a beginner, but for experienced developers, it might not offer much new."
"Good for absolute beginners, maybe."
"If you already know WPF well, you might find it too simplistic."
Successfully teaches how to give WPF apps a modern, sleek appearance.
"This course is fantastic for anyone looking to quickly modernize their WPF applications."
"Exactly what I needed! I wanted to give my existing WPF app a fresh look, and this course delivered."
"I was able to transform my clunky WPF app into something sleek and modern in no time."
"If you want to give your WPF apps a modern facelift, this is the course for you."
Instructor's teaching style is highly praised for clarity and practicality.
"The instructor is very clear, and the examples are practical and easy to follow."
"Excellent course! The instructor's pace is perfect, and he explains everything concisely."
"Very clear and practical. This course quickly gets you up to speed with MahApps.Metro. The demos are effective, and the instructor makes complex topics easy to understand."
"I particularly liked the focus on practical application and the immediate visual feedback you get while following along."
Specific external libraries, like Modern UI Charts, need updating.
"Some parts feel a bit dated, especially regarding the external libraries used."
"The Modern UI Charts section felt a bit tacked on and could use an update."
"Also, the Modern UI Charts part seemed irrelevant and was difficult to integrate on my end."
"The charting library part was confusing and not well integrated with MahApps.Metro itself."
Provides a solid foundation but lacks advanced topic coverage.
"My main gripe is that it doesn't go very deep into advanced customization or handling more complex scenarios."
"I found this course somewhat disappointing. While it introduces MahApps.Metro, it doesn't really delve deep enough. It felt more like a quick tour."
"It's an okay course. It covers the basics, but it's not a deep dive. If you already know WPF well, you might find it too simplistic."
"I would have liked to see more on integrating MahApps.Metro with MVVM patterns or more complex data binding."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1 with these activities:
Review WPF fundamentals.
Review WPF fundamentals to strengthen your understanding.
Browse courses on WPF
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  • Go through your lecture notes or online resources
  • Practice using WPF in a small project
Review Modern UI Charts
Review Modern UI Charts.
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  • Go through the documentation
  • Create a simple chart using Modern UI Charts
Practice using MahApps.Metro
Practice using MahApps.Metro to get familiar with its features and functionality.
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  • Create a new WPF application and add MahApps.Metro
  • Create a window and add controls using MahApps.Metro
  • Style the controls to match your desired look and feel
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Follow a tutorial on using MahApps.Metro
Follow a tutorial to learn how to use MahApps.Metro and its various features.
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  • Find a tutorial on using MahApps.Metro
  • Follow the tutorial step-by-step
  • Experiment with the features and options provided by MahApps.Metro
Attend a study group or meet with other students to discuss course topics
Discuss and learn with other students to enhance understanding.
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  • Find a study group or meet with other students
  • Discuss course topics and share knowledge
Create a WPF application using MahApps.Metro
Create a project to apply your knowledge of MahApps.Metro and WPF.
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  • Test and debug your project
  • Plan and design your project
  • Implement your project using MahApps.Metro and WPF
Write a blog post or article about using MahApps.Metro
Write a blog post or article to share your knowledge and experience using MahApps.Metro.
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  • Choose a topic related to MahApps.Metro
  • Research and gather information
  • Write your blog post or article
Contribute to the MahApps.Metro project on GitHub
Contribute to the MahApps.Metro project to enhance its functionality and community.
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  • Find an issue or feature request on GitHub
  • Fork the MahApps.Metro project
  • Make your changes and submit a pull request

Career center

Learners who complete Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
UI Developer
UI Developers are responsible for the visual appearance and functionality of digital products. The course, "Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1," provides a foundation in using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. By learning how to use common input controls, item selection and content controls, and how to update the color theme of your application, you will gain valuable skills that can be applied to UI development for a variety of digital products.
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UX Designer
UX Designers develop the look and feel of digital products, focusing on making them visually appealing and user-friendly. The course, "Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1," provides a foundation in using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. By learning how to use common input controls, item selection and content controls, and how to update the color theme of your application, you will gain valuable skills that can be applied to UX design for digital products.
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Interaction Designer
Interaction Designers create digital products that are both useful and enjoyable to use. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. By learning how to use common input controls, item selection and content controls, and how to create custom dialogs and flyouts, you will gain valuable skills that can be applied to interaction design for digital products.
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Software Developer
Software developers create and maintain the applications and systems we use on a daily basis. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. Students will learn how to use common input controls, item selection and content controls, as well as how to create custom dialogs and flyouts. These skills are essential for software developers who want to create user-friendly and visually appealing applications.
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Web Developer
Web developers create and maintain websites and web applications. While this course focuses on creating modern-looking WPF applications, many of the concepts and skills learned can be applied to web development. For example, learning how to use common input controls, item selection and content controls, and how to update the color theme of your application, can be applied to creating user-friendly and visually appealing websites and web applications.
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Front-End Developer
Front-end developers are responsible for the look and feel of websites and web applications. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. While not directly related to front-end development, the skills learned in this course, such as understanding color theory and how to use design elements to create a visually appealing application, can be applied to front-end development.
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Product Designer
Product designers create products that people want to use. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. While not directly related to product design, the skills learned in this course, such as understanding user experience and how to create visually appealing applications, can be applied to product design.
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Mobile Developer
Mobile developers create and maintain applications for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. While not directly related to mobile development, the skills learned in this course, such as understanding user experience and how to create visually appealing applications, can be applied to mobile development.
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Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. While not directly related to graphic design, the skills learned in this course, such as understanding color theory and how to use design elements to create a visually appealing application, can be applied to graphic design.
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Game Developer
Game developers create and maintain video games. This course focuses on using the MahApps.Metro library to create modern-looking WPF applications. While not directly related to game development, the skills learned in this course, such as understanding color theory and how to use design elements to create a visually appealing application, can be applied to game development.
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Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality assurance analysts test software to identify and report bugs. This course may be useful for quality assurance analysts who need to test WPF applications. By learning how to use the MahApps.Metro library, quality assurance analysts can better understand the technical aspects of the application and ensure that it meets the quality standards of the organization.
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Technical Writer
Technical writers create and maintain documentation for software and hardware products. This course may be useful for technical writers who need to create documentation for WPF applications. By learning how to use the MahApps.Metro library, technical writers can create documentation that is both accurate and visually appealing.
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Business Analyst
Business analysts identify and analyze business needs and develop solutions to improve business processes. This course may be useful for business analysts who need to understand the technical aspects of WPF applications. By learning how to use the MahApps.Metro library, business analysts can better communicate with technical teams and ensure that the applications meet the needs of the business.
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Project Manager
Project managers oversee the planning, execution, and completion of projects. This course may be useful for project managers who need to manage the development of WPF applications. By learning how to use the MahApps.Metro library, project managers can better understand the technical aspects of the project and ensure that the application is completed on time and within budget.
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Systems Analyst
Systems analysts study an organization's current business processes and develop plans for improvement. This course may be useful for systems analysts who need to design and implement WPF applications. By learning how to use the MahApps.Metro library, systems analysts can create applications that are both functional and visually appealing.
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Reading list

We've selected seven books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Creating Modern WPF Apps with MahApps.Metro 1.
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Developer's Guide to Microsoft Prism 4
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Developer's Guide to Microsoft Prism 4
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Advanced MVVM (hard copy)
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Provides a comprehensive overview of data binding in WPF. It covers topics such as data binding basics, advanced data binding techniques, and MVVM best practices.
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Windows 8.1 Apps with XAML and C# Unleashed
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A practical guide to WPF data binding with MVVM. It covers all the essential features of MVVM and how to use it to create maintainable and testable WPF applications.
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Pro WPF 4.5 in VB
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XAML Unleashed
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A guide to WPF security. It covers all the essential security considerations for WPF application development.
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Provides 'modern' look and feel for Window's Presentation Foundation applications with MahApps.Metro library
Suitable for beginners wanting to incorporate modern design elements in their WPF applications
Covers essential controls and enhancements specifically tailored for WPF applications
Explores integrating custom dialogs, flyouts, and icon buttons to enhance user experience
Includes hands-on practice with Modern UI Charts library for creating visually appealing charts
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