What is involved in making WPF web-based application?

I am developing an eCommerce site as a project for a class and I've only done mostly console application programming. The site is to use WPF, and is either web-based or mobile (and use Adventure Works db). I'm not su开发者_运维问答re what exactly is involved as far as programming technologies.

I became confused as I did some searching and saw terms like .xbap and wcf. What is the general overview and relationships of the technologies involved to develop a web app that is an eCommerce.

WPF is a technology designed for RDA (Rich Desktop Applications). You can't use it to build a website. Silverlight is a technology designed for RIA (Rich Internet Applications), so it is clearly better for your use.

You told about mobile... What do you mean ? Should your website be used on a mobile device ? In this case, you shouldn't use any of these technology because of interoperability...

If your project MUST be WPF, so you should read about XAML, WPF Binding, MVVM (not mandatory at first, but can helps to design your app).

If you could give us a little more precision about your project, we'll help you more efficiently.