Thanks Craig,

so XAML sits on top of, or is used in WPF but can also be used without WPF?

>XAML is very much alive and a big part of Windows 8. IMO, the future of WPF and WinForms is a bit foggy.
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>>Hi,
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>>I have been tasked with developing a desktop application which involves a fair bit of heads down data entry. I have always wanted to do a XAML application but never had the chance before. Is XAML and WPF something I should consider for this project or has this technology been replaced by something newer?