Silverlight 4: Problem - Design - Solution: A hands-on guide to Microsoft latest rich application development technology: Silverlight 4Silverlight 4 is the newest version of the rich Internet application toolkit that provides support for .NET capabilities over the Internet. With this latest release of Silverlight, Microsoft has revolutionized the way that Web applications can be created. This book uses the popular Problem � Design � Solution strategy to demonstrate how to harness the power and abilities of Silverlight 4 to add value to the overall user experience of a Web site.

Using a Web site created by the author as a reference point, you�ll go through the steps of creating a live, fully functional application for the Web using Silverlight 4 and the Silverlight Control Toolkit. Along the way, the book addresses important design considerations, such as the use of Web Services and the SQL Server database.

- Uses the popular Problem � Design � Solution format show you how to harness the power of the latest version of Silverlight, Microsoft�s rich Internet application toolkit
- Puts the author�s own Web site to task as you learn to create rich user interfaces that integrate video, HTML, and social networking components
- Explains system linking and data flow, end user interface, system architecture based on Silverlight 4 and .NET 4, and more
- Includes coverage on integrating social networking and Facebook

With this book, you�ll quickly get started using the new features of Silverlight 4 to enhance the user experience of a Web site.

From the Back Cover: Create a fully functional application using Silverlight 4

Silverlight 4 boasts long-awaited features that conquer writing a Rich Internet Application. Using new line-of-business features in this book, you create a web application that�s more responsive than a traditional ASP.NET web site. Leveraging new features and the improved Silverlight Toolkit, in each chapter you�ll work through the problem statement, design analysis, and solution implementation.

Silverlight 4: Problem�Design�Solution:
- Explains how to determine functional requirements for your site
- Details the latest features, such as charting, enhanced data entry controls, navigation framework, and element to element binding
- Covers the new Silverlight Toolkit featuring themes, charting, and layout management
- Uses the new .NET RIA Services for your middle tier and data access layers
- Utilizes existing Silverlight ASP.NET membership, authentication, and profile services
- Illustrates adding social networking to the application using a Silverlight based MySpace application
- Addresses generating revenue with Pay-Per-Click advertisements from Google AdSense and recurring monthly subscriptions using the PayPal� developer API
- Shows how to leverage the ASP.NET AJAX Control Toolkit to incorporate HTML content into a Silverlight application
- Includes step-by-step deployment instructions to host the site with a real shared hosted provider, Discount ASP.NET

Wrox Problem � Design � Solution references give you solid, workable solutions to real-world development problems. Each chapter is devoted to a different scenario, analyzing every problem, examining relevant design issues, and implementing the ideal solution.

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Silverlight Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach, 2nd Edition: Silverlight Recipes: A Problem-Solution Approach, Second Edition is your practical companion to developing rich, interactive web applications with Microsoft�s latest technology. This book tackles common problems and scenarios that on-the-job developers face every day by revealing code and detailed solutions. You�ll quickly be able to integrate real-world, functioning code into your applications�and save hours of coding time.

The recipes included in Silverlight Recipes have been carefully selected and tested with the professional developer in mind. You�ll find problems stated clearly and succinctly, artful solutions explored, and ample discussion of the code and context so you�re immediately clear how the solution will support your project. You�ll also discover the innovations presented in Silverlight 4 and how to effectively employ them.


Enjoy practical coverage of Silverlight development in many projects and contexts, including:

Designing complete, rich, interactive user experiences
Manipulating content and the runtime environment through the Silverlight Plug-in Runtime API
Consuming, transforming, and displaying content in your Silverlight web application through XML, LINQ-based data access, and isolated storage
Building custom controls for your Silverlight project
Integrating rich media, including audio and video, to create a very dynamic user interface and experience
Using new Silverlight features, including .NET Framework integration, the use of dynamic languages like Python and Ruby in Silverlight development, and digital rights management support
Find instant solutions, comprehensive Silverlight coverage, and time-saving expert advice, all in one book.

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Microsoft Silverlight 4 Step by Step: Teach yourself how to build rich Internet applications with Silverlight 4�one step at a time. With this practical, learn-by-doing tutorial, you�ll learn how to create interactive user interfaces for the Web and the newest version of Windows Phone by mastering the essential tools and techniques for Silverlight.

Install the tools you need and build your first Silverlight application
Get up to speed on Silverlight 4 features, including out-of-browser support, webcam, and microphone
Develop Web applications with Silverlight that work across browsers and devices
Engage users with animation, video, layout, vector graphics, and 3D effects
Learn how to build and deploy simple applications for Windows Phone 7
Create Windows Phone features such as Input Scope, Orientation, and the Application Bar
Your online learning resources include:


Practice exercises
Code samples
Fully searchable ebook

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Silverlight 4 Business Intelligence Software: Business Intelligence (BI) software allows you to view different components of a business using a single visual platform, which makes comprehending mountains of data easier. BI is everywhere. Applications that include reports, analytics, statistics, and historical and predictive modeling are all examples of BI. Currently, we are in the second generation of BI software�called BI 2.0�which is focused on writing BI software that is predictive, adaptive, simple, and interactive.

As computers and software have evolved, more data can be presented to end users with increasingly visually rich techniques. Rich Internet Application (RIA) technologies such as Microsoft Silverlight can be used to transform traditional user-interfaces filled with boring data into fully interactive analytical applications that quickly deliver insight from large data sets. Furthermore, RIA applications now include 3D spatial-design capabilities that move beyond a simple list or grid and allow for interesting layouts of aggregated data. BI 2.0 implemented via an RIA technology can truly bring out the power of BI and deliver it to an average user on the Web.


Next-Generation Business Intelligence Software with Silverlight 4 provides developers, designers, and architects with a solid foundation in BI design and architecture concepts for Microsoft Silverlight. This book covers key BI design concepts and how they can be applied without an existing BI infrastructure. Author Bart Czernicki provides you with examples of how to build small BI applications that are interactive, highly visual, statistical, predictive�and most importantly�intuitive to the end-user.

BI isn�t just for the executive branch of a Fortune 500 company�it is for the masses. Let Next-Generation Business Intelligence Software with Silverlight 4 show you how to unlock the rich intelligence you already have.

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Beginning Web Development, Silverlight, and ASP.NET AJAX: From Novice to Professional: Beginning Web Development, Silverlight, and ASP.NET AJAX: From Novice to Professional aims to give you the skills you need to start building web applications with Microsoft�s next�generation technology as quickly as possible. Whether you�re interested in ASP.NET AJAX, Silverlight, or the technologies that support them (WPF, WCF, WF, etc.), this book is the starting point that you need.

It adopts a �zero to hero� approach that concentrates on achieving practical results you can use in real projects rather than presenting a deep academic treatment that can�t be immediately applied.


The aim is to give you, the reader, the knowledge you need to achieve the results you want with the minimum of fuss. When you�ve read this book, you�ll have a solid understand of all the techniques that are available, when to use them, and their relative strengths and weaknesses.

What you�ll learn

Create next�generation web applications quickly and easily!
Manipulate data, display information, and communicate with other services using the latest ASP.NET techniques and best practices.
Discover how the .NET 3.0 extensions (WPF, WCF, and WF) can make your web applications faster, more efficient, and easier to code than ever.
Understand how ASP.NET AJAX and Silverlight can be integrated into your ASP.NET websites in order to provide a cutting�edge user interface for your applications and the implications that such interfaces can have.
Who is this book for?

This book is for anyone with an interest in using Microsoft�s latest web development technologies.

A basic familiarity with the .NET platform is useful, but anyone with an understanding of a web development language will benefit from the book, as all the key topics are presented from first principals.

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Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008: Includes Silverlight 2, 3rd Edition: ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft�s revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in C# 2008 raises the bar for high�quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft�s dynamic web solution.

This new edition is updated with everything you need to integrate Silverlight 2.0 and SQL Server 2008 into your ASP.NET applications. You will learn about Silverlight�s exciting new features so that your ASP projects can be rich in visual flair and compelling to the user.


Seasoned .NET professionals Matthew MacDonald and Mario Szpuszta explain how you can get the most from this groundbreaking new technology. They cover ASP.NET 3.5 as a whole, illustrating both the brand�new features and the functionality carried over from previous versions of ASP. This book will give you the knowledge you need to code real ASP.NET 3.5 applications in the best possible style.

This book will teach you ASP.NET 3.5 starting with core concepts before moving on to more advanced topics. You will learn:

Core concepts of ASP.NET 3.5. Why it�s special. What its fundamental principals are. The basics of Visual Studio. How ASP.NET 3.5 controls are created, and how they fit into ASP.NET 3.5 pages, ultimately creating full applications.
Security. Once considered the Achilles heel of all Windows web applications, security has vastly improved and is a cornerstone of ASP.NET 3.5. This book explains the various forms of available security and how to best apply them.
Taking things further using advanced user interface techniques. This includes user controls, customer server controls, client�side JavaScript, and GDI+.
Web services. In an increasingly connected world, working with web services grows in importance. This book will show you how to work with them.
ASP.NET AJAX, with an emphasis on contemporary web development techniques.
Development using Internet Information Services 7, Microsoft�s premier web hosting platform.
And much more�

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Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008: Includes Silverlight 2: ASP.NET 3.5 is the latest version of Microsoft�s revolutionary ASP.NET technology. It is the principal standard for creating dynamic web pages on the Windows platform. Pro ASP.NET 3.5 in VB 2008: Includes Silverlight 2 raises the bar for high�quality, practical advice on learning and deploying Microsoft�s dynamic web solution.

Updated with everything you need to integrate Silverlight 2.0 into your ASP.NET applications, this book teaches you all about Silverlight�s exciting new features so that your ASP projects can be rich in visual flair and compelling to the user. You�ll learn how to use the new levels of abstraction in the Entity Framework to design elegant, powerful application architectures.


Seasoned .NET professionals Matthew MacDonald, Mario Szpuszta, and Vidya Vrat Agarwal explain how you can get the most from these groundbreaking new technologies. They cover ASP.NET 3.5 as a whole, illustrating both the brand�new features and the functionality carried over from previous versions of ASP. This book will give you the knowledge you need to code real ASP.NET 3.5 applications in the best possible style.

The book will teach you ASP.NET 3.5 starting with core concepts to more advanced topics. You will learn:

Core concepts of ASP.NET 3.5. Why it�s special. What its fundamental principles are. The basics of Visual Studio. How ASP.NET 3.5 controls are created, and how they fit into ASP.NET 3.5 pages, ultimately creating full applications.
Security. Once considered the Achilles� heel of all Windows web applications, security has vastly improved and is a cornerstone of ASP.NET 3.5. This book explains the various forms of available security and how to best apply them.
Taking things further using advanced user interface techniques. This includes user controls, customer server controls, client�side JavaScript, and GDI+.
Web services. In an increasingly connected world, working with web services grows in importance. This book will show you how to work with them.
ASP.NET AJAX, with an emphasis on contemporary web development techniques.
Development using Internet Information Services 7, Microsoft�s premier web hosting platform.

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Professional Silverlight 2 for ASP.NET Developers: Professional Silverlight 2 for ASP.NET DevelopersIf you want to quickly and easily create visually stunning Internet applications with rich interactivity, then this is the book for you. It covers the full feature set of Microsoft�s Silverlight 2, showing you how to use it to build, debug, troubleshoot, and performance tune your robust applications. You�ll also learn different techniques to seamlessly augment your ASP.NET web sites with the power of this plug-in.

You�ll first discover what Silverlight is as a technology and how it fits into the web-based landscape. The component pieces of a Silverlight application are also explained at a higher level. You�ll gain a strong understanding of its features and discover how to leverage both Silverlight and ASP.NET to create compelling applications.


With this book, you�ll learn how to program in Silverlight and you can discover all the benefits of using ASP.NET as the host. It arms you with all the skills and knowledge you�ll need to build advanced Silverlight-based applications in record time.

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Pro Silverlight 4 In VB: Silverlight 4 is the latest iteration of Microsoft's cross-browser technology for creating rich user experiences on the Web. Like its predecessor, Silverlight 3, it rides atop the .NET Framework for maximum ease of use and coding efficiency. The new technology carries forward much of the work that has been done before and augments it in many important respects, including support for H.264 video, major improvements to the graphics engine (including true 3D rendering), and much richer data-binding options for interfacing with other applications.

Pro Silverlight 4 in VB is an invaluable reference for professional developers wanting to discover the new features of Silverlight. Author Matthew MacDonald's expert advice guides you through creating rich media applications using Silverlight in the environment you're most productive in�no matter what the target platform. As you learn about the features that put Silverlight in direct competition with Adobe Flash, such as rich support for 2D and 3D drawing, animations, and media playback, you'll experience the plumbing of .NET and the design model of WPF through Silverlight�all of the same .NET technology that developers use to design next-generation Windows applications.

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Pro Business Applications with Silverlight 4: Silverlight 4 has the potential to revolutionize the way we build business applications. With its flexibility, web deployment, cross-platform capabilities, rich .NET language support on the client, rich user interface control set, small runtime, and more, it comes close to the perfect platform in which to build business applications. It�s a very powerful technology, and despite its relative youth, it�s moving forward at a rapid pace and is gaining widespread adoption.

This book will guide you through the process of designing and developing enterprise-strength business applications in Silverlight 4 and C#. You will learn how to take advantage of the power of Silverlight to develop rich and robust business applications, from getting started to deployment, and everything in between.

In particular, this book will serve developers who want to learn how to design business applications, and tackle the issues that you�ll face, and how to resolve them. Chris Anderson demonstrates his experience through a candid presentation of how to approach real-life implementation decisions.

With this book in hand, you will

* Create a fully functional business application in Silverlight
* Discover how to satisfy all of the common requirements that most business applications share

What you�ll learn

* How to structure your project to ensure a robust and maintainable application
* How to create user interfaces with XAML and bind controls to data
* How to communicate securely between the server and the client
* How to view and maintain data within a Silverlight user interface
* How to implement standard business application paradigms in Silverlight

Who is this book for?
This book is for developers experienced in other .NET technologies, such as WinForms or ASP.NET, looking to translate their existing skills to developing business applications with Silverlight.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Getting Started with Sliverlight
3. An Introduction to XAML
4. The Navigation Framework
5. Exposing Data From The Server
6. Implementing Summary Lists
7. Building Data Entry Forms
8. Securing Your Application
9. Styling Your Application
10. Advanced XAML and Data Binding
11. Creating Custom Controls
12. The Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) Design Pattern
13. Reporting and Printing
14. Out of Browser Mode, and Interacting with the Operating System
15. Application Deployment

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