7/21/2009 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Data binding isn't just about putting some text in a label or textbox anymore. Mike Benkovich explores the in's and out's of your basic and not so basic data binding. Learn about using value converters in one-way and two-way binding. Use binding to impact the layout and style of your UI. Mike will share examples and tips to help answer questions on your next databinding adventure including how does databinding work in XAML? How do I create a custom object to bind to? What kinds of things can I bind to? How do I do data validation? You will see how to bind to various objects in the XAML tree. See how to bind via code

Energy, laughter and a contagious passion for coding - Mike brings it all to the podium. Mike has worked in a variety of roles including architect, project manager, developer and technical writer. The coolest part of his job? Running into people who are still using (and liking) his software applications. Mike is a published author with WROX Press and APress Books, writing primarily about getting the most from your SQL Server database. Since appearing in Microsofts DevCast in 1994, Mike has presented technical information at seminars, conferences and corporate boardrooms across America.

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