November 5, 2003

XAML and LongHorn

Wow! What a great idea. The next version of Windows, LongHorn, will be utilizing XAML, Extensible Application Markup Language. What a great and ingenious way of separating the UI from the Business Logic, Data, and Network Connectivity. This article really hits upon the high points and ease of XAML.

For an overall view, these posters were handed out at the PDC conference. (No, I didn't get the chance to go)

The LongHorn Architecture Overview
The WinFX Developer Preview

However, how different is Microsoft XAML from Macromedia's Central and Royale?

Posted by Elyse at November 5, 2003 5:06 AM