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Chapter 1 [WPF Series] [MVVM] Prism open source framework learning (1)
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Preface
Here is a brief introduction to what Prism is, how to learn it, and how to obtain information.
1. Introduction to Prism
Prism is an open source framework for building WPF, UWP and Xamarin applications. It provides a set of MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architectural patterns and a set of tools and libraries to help developers more easily create scalable , maintainable and testable applications.
Prism’s main features include:
- Event aggregator: Prism provides an event aggregator that makes communication between different ViewModels easier. Developers can use this aggregator to subscribe to and publish events to communicate information and perform actions in their applications.
- Navigation: Prism provides a framework for navigation that can help developers manage pages and views in their applications more easily. The framework provides a set of commands and methods for navigation, as well as some customizable navigation parameters.
- Dependency Injection: Prism provides a dependency injection container that helps developers manage dependencies in their applications more easily. The container can automatically resolve and inject the required dependencies so they can be used in the application.
- Modularity: Prism allows developers to break applications into multiple modules, each of which can be developed, tested, and deployed independently. The framework provides a set of tools and libraries for loading and managing modules so that modules can be loaded and unloaded dynamically in applications.
Prism also provides some other features, such as commands, dialog boxes, validation, logging, etc., that can help developers build high-quality applications more easily. Overall, Prism is a powerful, easy-to-use, and extensible framework that is ideal for developers who need to build complex applications.
2. How to learn Prism
To learn Prism, you can get started through the following methods and steps:
- Master the MVVM pattern: The Prism framework is based on the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) pattern, so before learning Prism, you need to master the basic concepts and principles of this pattern. Learn MVVM by reading relevant books, blog posts, or watching video tutorials.
- Download and install Prism: You can download the latest version of the framework from Prism's official website and install and configure it according to the guidance of the official documentation.
- Read official documentation: The Prism framework provides very detailed official documentation, including getting started guides, API documentation, sample code, etc., which can help you quickly understand and use the framework. It is recommended to read the getting started guide and sample code first to understand the basic usage and functionality of the framework.
- Attend training courses or seminars: If you want to learn the Prism framework in more depth, you can attend some training courses or seminars. These events are usually organized by the Prism community or official organizations and can help you exchange experiences with other developers, learn best practices, etc.
- Exercise and practice: The most important thing is that you need to practice to master the use of Prism framework. You can use the framework to build some small applications or participate in open source projects to apply and experience the various functions and features of the framework in actual projects.
Overall, learning the Prism framework requires a certain amount of time and effort, but mastering the framework can help you build complex WPF, UWP, and Xamarin applications more quickly and efficiently. Hopefully the steps and resources above will help you get started and master using the framework.
3. Prism source code
Prism is an open source project, and its source code is hosted on GitHub . You can get the latest version of the source code in this repository, and view, modify, compile, and deploy it.
Prism's source code is licensed under the MIT license, so you can freely use, modify and distribute the code. If you want to contribute code or report problems, you can communicate and collaborate with the Prism community through GitHub's Issues and Pull Requests functions.
In addition to source code, Prism also provides some other resources, such as documentation, sample code, training courses, etc., to help developers better understand and use the framework. If you want to learn more about the Prism framework, it is recommended to read the official documentation and refer to the sample code to better understand the use of the framework.
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