The document introduces Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) as a new graphical display system for Windows applications. It discusses key WPF features like vector graphics, rich text, animation, audio/video support, styles/templates, commands, and using XAML for declarative UI definition. XAML separates the user interface definition from business logic code and allows different teams to work on UI and code simultaneously.
The document introduces Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) as a new graphical display system for Windows applications. It discusses key WPF features like vector graphics, rich text, animation, audio/video support, styles/templates, commands, and using XAML for declarative UI definition. XAML separates the user interface definition from business logic code and allows different teams to work on UI and code simultaneously.