Designed for application developers with experience in C++ and C# programming, this guide to Microsoft Windows 7 development provides useful information for building well integrated Windows applications that take full advantage of the new features of this latest version of the popular operating system. Topics discussed include task bar integration, libraries, multi-touch programming, Microsoft Silverlight, location-aware applications, the Windows Ribbon and performance optimization strategies. Individual sections include numerous screen shots and code examples and additional online content is provided through a companion website. The contributors are Microsoft experts and experienced C++ and C# programmers. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)