The development platform enables the creation of rich Internet applications (RIAs) with enhanced ease and efficiency. Microsoft Silverlight 2 introduces innovative features that streamline the development process, making it accessible for developers to build interactive and engaging web applications.
Focused on enhancing your existing .NET and WPF skills, this guide offers a streamlined approach to mastering Silverlight 4. It efficiently bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced techniques, ensuring a smooth transition into Silverlight development. Ideal for those looking to quickly gain proficiency, the book emphasizes practical learning and hands-on experience.
Beginning with a brief recap of MVVM concepts under .NET - to provide a common frame of reference - we will then delve into the details of how MVVM can best be implemented in Metro-style apps for Windows 8 and show a working application framework in each case.