This is the second edition of this book. We wanted to improve upon the first edition and become the market leader in providing practical knowledge on the fast-coming, latest-and-greatest technology of Windows Phone.

While this second edition was being written, Microsoft and Nokia formally announced their partnership and signed mutual agreement to seal their commitment. It is expected that this partnership between Microsoft and Nokia will bring Windows Phone 7 into the major player arena. We hope that this book will provide developers with the practical knowledge that we gained by developing real world applications; we also hope it will inspire developers to seek growing markets with Windows Phone.

Who This Book Is For

This book assumes that you have basic C# and .NET knowledge. This book will provide you with basic fundamentals and skills that you need to be successful in developing a Windows Phone applications. You don’t need previous experience in developing a mobile application—the only thing you need is a desire to learn new technology.