Microsoft XAML

XAML stands for Extensible Application Markup Language and is a declarative XML-based markup language developed by Microsoft, used to enhance the development of the visual elements in desktop and web solutions. XAML is created by Microsoft and is used extensively in .NET Framework 3.0 & NET Framework 4.0 technologies, like Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Silverlight, Windows Workflow Foundation (WF) and Windows Runtime XAML Framework.

Advantages

Provides clear separation of designer code and logic
XAML code is clean and clear to read, so a professional designer can work with ease on creating the look and feel of the application

Disadvantages

In ASP.NET it is more rigid than HTML / CSS
Depends on Microsoft Technology

Development tools

Expression Blend
Expression Design
Visual Studio

Versions

Windows Presentation Foundation version
Silverlight 3 version
Silverlight 4 version
The Windows 8 XAML/Jupiter version

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