XAML (pronounced "zam-ul" or "ex-aml"), which stands for Extensible Application Markup Language, is a declarative programming language used primarily for creating user interfaces in software applications. It is a markup language developed by Microsoft and is closely associated with the .NET Framework and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).
XAML provides a way to describe the visual elements and their properties that make up a user interface, separating the design from the logic of an application. It allows software developers and designers to define the layout, appearance, and behavior of user interface elements by writing code in a concise and expressive manner.
In XAML, user interface elements such as buttons, controls, text boxes, and images are defined as XML elements, accompanied by attributes and nested elements to specify their properties and relationships. XAML also supports data binding, event handling, and animation capabilities, enabling dynamic and interactive user interfaces.
The XAML code is processed by a XAML processor, which parses and translates it into the corresponding object-oriented code, either at compile-time or runtime. This enables XAML to be used alongside programming languages like C# or Visual Basic.NET to create complete applications.
XAML is widely used in Microsoft technologies, such as Windows desktop applications, Windows Store apps, Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, and Silverlight applications. It provides a powerful and flexible way to design and develop visually appealing and responsive user interfaces while keeping the codebase maintainable and scalable.
