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