Your guide to architectural details of the Windows Phone 7 development platform Drill into Windows Phone 7 design and architecture - and learn how to build applications on this popular mobile platform. Led by a senior member of the Windows Phone Application Platform team, you"ll gain in-depth insights into the Windows Phone 7 development model, and understand the rationale behind the architecture and APIs. Discover how to: * Use the building blocks of the Windows Phone application architecture * Manage databinding and the separation of layers in the Model View ViewModel (MVVM) pattern * Examine how third party applications fit into the application platform * Make best use of the Window Phone platform for both connected and disconnected application features * Apply best practices for application performance optimization, debugging techniques, and profiling * Take advantage of the enhanced features in the Windows Phone SDK version 7.1