Microsoft Silverlight 4 Step by Step

Informacje podstawowe:

• Wydawnictwo: Microsoft Press
• Data wydania: 21 czerwca 2010
• Liczba stron: 336
• Autor/autorzy:
  • Laurence Moroney

Opis:

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

O autorze/autorach:

Laurence Moroney

Laurence Moroney is a Senior Technology Evangelist at Microsoft,focusing on Silverlight and the user experience. He has more than adecade of experience in software development and implementation, and has written dozens of books and articles on Windows Presentation Foundation, Web development, security, and interoperability.

View Laurence Moroney's full profile page.

Zawartość (spis treści):

1. Chapter 1 Introducing Silverlight

   1. Get the Tools
   2. Install Visual Web Developer Express
   3. Install the Silverlight Tools
   4. Create Your First Silverlight Application
   5. Key Points

2. Chapter 2 Silverlight Controls

   1. Learning Silverlight Controls
   2. Using the Silverlight Controls
   3. Key Points

3. Chapter 3 Layout and Styling

   1. Using the Canvas Control
   2. Using the Grid Control
   3. Using the StackPanel Layout
   4. Styles and Templates
   5. Key Points

4. Chapter 4 Data and RIA Services

   1. Understanding RIA Services
   2. Build a Database with Visual Web Developer Express
   3. Create an RIA Services Server Project
   4. Key Points

5. Chapter 5 Rich Imaging

   1. Imaging in Silverlight
   2. Using Deep Zoom with Silverlight
   3. Using Photosynth with Silverlight
   4. Key Points

6. Chapter 6 Media, Webcams, and Video

   1. Media in Silverlight
   2. Using the MediaElement Control
   3. Using a Webcam with Silverlight
   4. Key Points

7. Chapter 7 Transformation and Animation

   1. Transformations
   2. Animation
   3. Defining Animation with Expression Blend
   4. Key Points

8. Chapter 8 Building Desktop Applications

   1. Running Applications Outside of the Browser
   2. Creating a Custom Install Link
   3. Detecting Updates
   4. Detecting Out of Browser Status
   5. Detecting Network Connectivity and Availability
   6. Using Isolated Storage
   7. Enabling Elevated Trusted Mode
   8. Debugging Out of Browser Applications
   9. Interoperating with COM
   10. Using Notification Windows
   11. Key Points

9. Chapter 9 Integrating with the Browser

   1. Bridging Silverlight and HTML
   2. Calling Browser Functions from Silverlight
   3. Understanding the Silverlight Object
   4. Key Points

10. Chapter 10 Accessing Network Services

    1. Creating a Financial Data Service
    2. Using HTTP POST
    3. Making Cross-Domain Calls
    4. Key Points

11. Chapter 11 Windows Phone Development

    1. Getting Started
    2. Build a Service Client in Windows Phone
    3. Key Points

12. Chapter 12 Windows Phone Features

    1. Using Orientation
    2. Using the Back Button
    3. Using the Application Bar
    4. Using Input Scope
    5. Using Typing Intelligence
    6. Using the Multi-Touch Interface
    7. Other Services
    8. Key Points

13. Chapter 13 Expression Blend for Windows Phone

    1. Create Your First Windows Phone Application with Expression Blend
    2. Key Points

14. Chapter 14 Getting Started with XNA Game Development for Windows Phone

    1. Creating an XNA Application and Adding Content
    2. Writing the Code for Your Game in XNA
    3. Key Points