Using Dynamic Languages to Develop Microsoft Silverlight Applications

Published June 10th, 2010 Under Coding, Open Source Tools, User Interface | Leave a Comment

Learn how to use the Microsoft Visual Basic/C# DLR integration to test a statically-typed application with IronRuby. See how to develop a Silverlight application end-to-end with IronRuby, and how programming with dynamic languages helps improve the dev experience.


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Building Microsoft Silverlight Controls

Published March 29th, 2010 Under Coding, User Interface | Leave a Comment

Learn how to encapsulate structure, animation, and logic inside custom controls that handle theming, layout, validation, and data binding. Using Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Expression Blend, explore advanced design, coding, debugging, and testing techniques for building components that work interchangeably in Silverlight and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).


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Working across the Client Continuum

Published February 24th, 2010 Under Architecture, Coding, Services, User Interface | Leave a Comment

Come see how to build a continuum of client applications including HTML, AJAX, ASP.NET, Microsoft Silverlight, and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) that all consume the same Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) service. Learn how to reuse as much code as possible, how to optimize the development process, and how to address key logistical issues like external servers and cross domain communication.


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Developing Testable Silverlight Applications

Published February 10th, 2010 Under Architecture, Services, Software Testing, User Interface | Leave a Comment

Learn how to keep your customers, management, and quality assurance team happy by building testable Silverlight applications. Explore how the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) and Inversion of Control principles can be used with .Net RIA Services to create Silverlight applications with high testability across multiple tiers. Hear guidance from the Silverlight team on how to best use the available testing tools and technologies to take full advantage of your improved application designs to boost quality.


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Silverlight 4 with Scott Guthrie

Published January 29th, 2010 Under User Interface | Leave a Comment

Scott Guthrie provides an overview of his keynote at PDC 2009. Learn about Silverlight 4 new features. Get an inside developer perspective on Silverlight 4.

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