What Is XAML ?

What does XAML stands for ?

XAML Stands For Extensible Application Markup Language

XAML (pronounced "zammel")

What is XAML?

XAML is a XML-based markup language developed by Microsoft.It is the language behind the visual presentation of an application.
You can use Microsoft Expression Blend to Design your application without typing any code at all
but here in XAML Gate we will learn how to type XAML.

What can i use XAML for ? Tools ?

You can use XAML for constructing visual user interfaces (UI) in markup instead of a programming language.

You can either use Visual Studio  or Microsoft expression blend for designing your UI and we will define the differences between them in the very next post. 

XAML is used in windows 8 store apps & windows phone a lot and also WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation).

OK now we know what is XAML so in the next post we will define the differences between using VS
(Visual Studio)  and using Blend.