Where coding techniques are similar to other, more established, areas of .NET, the text says so. Likewise, where there's a syntax or conceptual "gotcha" that you're existing coding habits will walk you into, the text points that out, too.
NET developers will love how the sample code embraces and extends what they already know. Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
You'll learn the Blend techniques that you need to know as you go along. By the end of the book, the author will have provided you with a sound, concise, path to mastery of Silverlight 2.
Getting started — find out what you need to get started with Silverlight and download the necessary tools Gain control — style and manipulate Silverlight controls such as text boxes and buttons, and create your own Make it move — ...
In this book, he shows how to Integrate the principles and components of a Silverlight application, including XAP, XAML, and .NET code Use Silverlight vector graphics, bitmap images, and animation Display predictable and readable text ...
This book takes you on a guided tour of the new tools available to create Silverlight applications, from Expression Design and Expression Blend through to Visual Studio 2008.