Microsoft Silverlight 4 For Dummies Review

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Microsoft Silverlight 4 For Dummies ReviewI'm totally new to Silverlight and found this a great entry level book, though I would put its technical content above the "dummies" level.
First half is about using Expression Blend, something I hadn't intended to use but now am reconsidering it. Second half was what I wanted most ... Data binding, WCF and RIA Services in Silverlight.
The author uses good examples that help you quickly walk through the process. There were a couple of errors in the text. On page 216 it reads ...
wc.OpenReadCompleted += OpenReadCompleted;
This may work (maybe not) but the better naming convention is used on the next page ...
wc.OpenReadCompleted += wc_OpenReadCompleted;
There were a few other places where what I saw in Visual Studio didn't match his narration nor the screen shots. Maybe that's on Microsoft with changes in the version of Visual Studio and either way, it didn't break anything. I just like it when it matches so I know I did it correctly.
I don't like the author's naming conventions. He suggested putting spaces in the database name, [Silverlight For Dummies]. In tables, he calls the primary key of every table ID and he named the Visual Studio project SilverlightForDummiesWCFDataServices. Try typing that one 3 times fast!
I had trouble with the WCF Data Services and the RIA Services sections. Could be the book was written on specs that changed before the production release, but I couldn't follow the code in these sections too well. Still, it was a good starting point. I now feel ready to launch into a more in-depth book.Microsoft Silverlight 4 For Dummies OverviewThe fun and easy guide for building Silverlight 4 applications!
Silverlight is a Web browser plugin that enables functions such as animation, streaming media, vector graphics, and audio-video playback that characterize rich Internet applications. It only requires a simple download, after which most end-users are not even aware that it's running. This helpful guide covers everything you need to know in order to start creating applications in Silverlight 4 and then moves on to key topics such as controls, data binding, skinning, using Visual Studio tools, and more.
Whether you have just the most basic programming skills and are interested in learning to develop Silverlight apps or you are an experienced developer looking for an understandable guide on the newest version of Silverlight, Microsoft Silverlight 4 For Dummies is ideal for a wide audience.
The Silverlight plugin enables animation, streaming media, vector graphics, and audio-video playback
Shows you how to create applications in Silverlight 4
Covers important Silverlight topics including controls, data binding, skinning, animations, and more
Discusses how to best use the offering of tools from Visual Studio

Get enlightened and start creating Silverlight 4 applications with this book by your side.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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