devexpress-wpf-mvvm

Name: devexpress-wpf-mvvm
Author: DevExpress

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How to install devexpress-wpf-mvvm?

devexpress/agent-skills/devexpress-wpf-mvvm

$npx -y skills add DevExpress/agent-skills --skill devexpress-wpf-mvvm

Installs into the current project.

Summary

Build WPF applications with the DevExpress MVVM Framework — view-model strategies (compile-time GenerateViewModel source generator, runtime POCO ViewModelSource, ViewModelBase, BindableBase), DelegateCommand/AsyncCommand, predefined services (IMessageBoxService, IDialogService, I

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SKILL.md

1	# DevExpress WPF MVVM Framework
2
3	`DevExpress.Mvvm` is a full-featured MVVM framework for WPF — view-model base classes, code generators (compile-time and runtime), commands (sync and async), 25+ predefined services for typical UI tasks (message boxes, dialogs, document management, dispatcher, navigation, splash screens), behaviors that replace code-behind, and three view-model-communication mechanisms (parameter passing, parent-child relationships, messenger).
4
5	This skill covers picking the right view-model strategy, defining bindable properties and commands, calling services from view models, attaching behaviors, and routing data between view models.
6
7	## When to Use This Skill
8
9	Use this skill when you need to:
10
11	- Pick a view-model strategy for a new or existing project
12	- Generate boilerplate code (properties, INotifyPropertyChanged, commands) at compile time
13	- Wire commands (sync `DelegateCommand` or async `AsyncCommand`) to methods
14	- Show message boxes / dialogs / file pickers / notifications from a view model
15	- Replace code-behind event handlers with behaviors (`EventToCommand`, `KeyToCommand`, ...)
16	- Pass initial data to a child view model (`ISupportParameter`)
17	- Access services registered on the parent view's view model from a child (`ISupportParentViewModel`)
18	- Broadcast notifications across loosely coupled view models (`Messenger`)
19
20	## Prerequisites & Installation
21
22	### NuGet Packages
23
24	\| Package \| Provides \|
25	\|---------\|---------\|
26	\| `DevExpress.Wpf.Core` \| `ViewModelBase`, `BindableBase`, `Messenger`, all predefined services (`IMessageBoxService`, `IDialogService`, etc.), behaviors, `dxmvvm:` namespace \|
27	\| `DevExpress.Mvvm` \| Standalone MVVM library (the same types) — use when not bringing the rest of DX WPF \|
28	\| `DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators` \| Compile-time source generator for `[GenerateViewModel]` \|
29
30	For a typical DevExpress WPF app, install `DevExpress.Wpf.Core` only — it brings everything. For a pure-MVVM library that doesn't reference UI controls, install `DevExpress.Mvvm` standalone.
31
32	For compile-time view-model generation, also install `DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators`:
33
34	```bash
35	dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Core
36	dotnet add package DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators # for compile-time view models
37	```
38
39	### Requirements per Strategy
40
41	\| \| POCO View Models (runtime) \| View Models generated at compile time \|
42	\|---\|---\|---\|
43	\| C# version \| 6+ \| 9+ \|
44	\| .NET Framework \| 4.5.2+ \| 4.6.1+ \|
45	\| .NET Core \| 3.0+ \| 3.0+ \|
46	\| VB support \| Yes \| No \|
47	\| Debug-step into generated code \| No \| Yes \|
48
49	For new projects, prefer the compile-time generator — better tooling, debuggable, no runtime reflection cost. Use POCO only when targeting older runtimes or VB.NET. Use `ViewModelBase` when integrating with code that already uses it.
50
51	A valid DevExpress license is required. All DevExpress packages in a project must share the same version.
52
53	## XAML Namespaces
54
55	```xml
56	xmlns:dxmvvm="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/mvvm"
57	xmlns:dx="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/core"
58	```
59
60	\| Prefix \| Use for \|
61	\|---\|---\|
62	\| `dxmvvm:` \| `Interaction.Behaviors`, `EventToCommand`, `KeyToCommand`, `ViewModelSource`, `ViewModelExtensions`, `MessageBoxService` (and most services) \|
63	\| `dx:` \| Some services live here too (e.g., `DXMessageBoxService`) — match what's in the docs \|
64
65	## View-Model Strategies — Picker
66
67	\| Strategy \| When to use \|
68	\|---\|---\|
69	\| `[GenerateViewModel]` (compile-time, recommended) \| New projects on C# 9+ / .NET 5+. Best tooling. \|
70	\| `ViewModelSource.Create<T>()` (POCO, runtime-generated) \| When you need VB support, or compile-time generator is unavailable \|
71	\| `ViewModelBase` (dir

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How to install devexpress-wpf-mvvm?

devexpress/agent-skills/devexpress-wpf-mvvm

$npx -y skills add DevExpress/agent-skills --skill devexpress-wpf-mvvm

Installs into the current project.

Summary

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View on GitHub

SKILL.md

1	# DevExpress WPF MVVM Framework
2
3	`DevExpress.Mvvm` is a full-featured MVVM framework for WPF — view-model base classes, code generators (compile-time and runtime), commands (sync and async), 25+ predefined services for typical UI tasks (message boxes, dialogs, document management, dispatcher, navigation, splash screens), behaviors that replace code-behind, and three view-model-communication mechanisms (parameter passing, parent-child relationships, messenger).
4
5	This skill covers picking the right view-model strategy, defining bindable properties and commands, calling services from view models, attaching behaviors, and routing data between view models.
6
7	## When to Use This Skill
8
9	Use this skill when you need to:
10
11	- Pick a view-model strategy for a new or existing project
12	- Generate boilerplate code (properties, INotifyPropertyChanged, commands) at compile time
13	- Wire commands (sync `DelegateCommand` or async `AsyncCommand`) to methods
14	- Show message boxes / dialogs / file pickers / notifications from a view model
15	- Replace code-behind event handlers with behaviors (`EventToCommand`, `KeyToCommand`, ...)
16	- Pass initial data to a child view model (`ISupportParameter`)
17	- Access services registered on the parent view's view model from a child (`ISupportParentViewModel`)
18	- Broadcast notifications across loosely coupled view models (`Messenger`)
19
20	## Prerequisites & Installation
21
22	### NuGet Packages
23
24	\| Package \| Provides \|
25	\|---------\|---------\|
26	\| `DevExpress.Wpf.Core` \| `ViewModelBase`, `BindableBase`, `Messenger`, all predefined services (`IMessageBoxService`, `IDialogService`, etc.), behaviors, `dxmvvm:` namespace \|
27	\| `DevExpress.Mvvm` \| Standalone MVVM library (the same types) — use when not bringing the rest of DX WPF \|
28	\| `DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators` \| Compile-time source generator for `[GenerateViewModel]` \|
29
30	For a typical DevExpress WPF app, install `DevExpress.Wpf.Core` only — it brings everything. For a pure-MVVM library that doesn't reference UI controls, install `DevExpress.Mvvm` standalone.
31
32	For compile-time view-model generation, also install `DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators`:
33
34	```bash
35	dotnet add package DevExpress.Wpf.Core
36	dotnet add package DevExpress.Mvvm.CodeGenerators # for compile-time view models
37	```
38
39	### Requirements per Strategy
40
41	\| \| POCO View Models (runtime) \| View Models generated at compile time \|
42	\|---\|---\|---\|
43	\| C# version \| 6+ \| 9+ \|
44	\| .NET Framework \| 4.5.2+ \| 4.6.1+ \|
45	\| .NET Core \| 3.0+ \| 3.0+ \|
46	\| VB support \| Yes \| No \|
47	\| Debug-step into generated code \| No \| Yes \|
48
49	For new projects, prefer the compile-time generator — better tooling, debuggable, no runtime reflection cost. Use POCO only when targeting older runtimes or VB.NET. Use `ViewModelBase` when integrating with code that already uses it.
50
51	A valid DevExpress license is required. All DevExpress packages in a project must share the same version.
52
53	## XAML Namespaces
54
55	```xml
56	xmlns:dxmvvm="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/mvvm"
57	xmlns:dx="http://schemas.devexpress.com/winfx/2008/xaml/core"
58	```
59
60	\| Prefix \| Use for \|
61	\|---\|---\|
62	\| `dxmvvm:` \| `Interaction.Behaviors`, `EventToCommand`, `KeyToCommand`, `ViewModelSource`, `ViewModelExtensions`, `MessageBoxService` (and most services) \|
63	\| `dx:` \| Some services live here too (e.g., `DXMessageBoxService`) — match what's in the docs \|
64
65	## View-Model Strategies — Picker
66
67	\| Strategy \| When to use \|
68	\|---\|---\|
69	\| `[GenerateViewModel]` (compile-time, recommended) \| New projects on C# 9+ / .NET 5+. Best tooling. \|
70	\| `ViewModelSource.Create<T>()` (POCO, runtime-generated) \| When you need VB support, or compile-time generator is unavailable \|
71	\| `ViewModelBase` (dir

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