Foundations of Microsoft Expression

Microsoft Expression is eagerly anticipated in many areas of the design and development community, and it is likely to have a large impact on the way Microsoft applications--particularly Microsoft web applications--are put together. "Foundations of Microsoft Expression" provides a ground-up introduction to the technology with emphasis on practical application. It explains the philosophy behind Microsoft Expression, its workflow, and how it integrates with existing Microsoft tool suites like Visual Studio 2005. The book moves on to show how you can use the suite to collaborate in the production of modern web applications. For example, Expression can facilitate the creation of Atlas web applications or ease the production of user interfaces for desktop applications. When you finish poring through this book, you'll have gained the necessary basics that are crucial for future web development.