What is the relationship between Expression Blend 3 and the .NET Framework that is part of Windows Vista and Windows 7?
With the .NET Framework, designers and developers can work collaboratively to build visually stunning Windows applications that deliver a superior user experience and enhance user productivity and satisfaction. The .NET Framework includes the Windows Presentation Foundation, which includes XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language), a markup language for describing application user interface, documents, and media content. XAML serves as a back-and-forth communication format which designers and developers can use to directly exchange and collaborate on applications created using both the Expression Studio 3 and Visual Studio. Expression Blend 3 targets both .NET Framework 3.0 and 3.5 applications.