XAML

XAML (short for eXtensible Application Markup Language, and pronounced "Zammel") is Microsoft's primary interface language for Windows Longhorn. It is a declarative XML-based language. In typical usage the XML files will be produced by a visual design tool, such as Visual Studio .NET. The resulting XML is compiled rather than interpreted on the fly.

Open Source Equivalents

XAML is a closed-source equivalent to XUL. XUL is seen as an open-source equivalent to 'XAML.

External links

• (ZDNET) Mozilla, Gnome mull united front against Longhorn\n* Microsoft XAML overview\n* Mozilla XUL documentation

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