>>>We did the backend data and business almost 2 years ago now and it incorporates wcf (can turn on and off) and it is used for the wpf version as well so that part was done. The first version used winforms. We are now at the point of doing wpf (and yes, some stuff has to be modified to work with both winforms and wpf).
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>>Tracy,
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>>Sorry if this is a stupid question (I won't be offended if you say so <g>). Do I understand correctly that you don't have to re-write your data access and business layers just because your UI is moving to WPF? (Maybe make some changes but not complete rewrite). Correct?
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>That is mostly correct. In most cases, the layers work for both winforms and wpf. I recommend you read this (simple little basic exercise demonstrating the basic MVP pattern and different UIs):
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http://cgeers.wordpress.com/2008/12/14/mvp-model-view-presenter/>
>Now, when you get into 5 or 6 layers and messaging and wcf and bubbling and tunneling, it can get complicated :o)
Thank you. I am already losing my mind (note no smiley).
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