| Course Code: |
IN 789 |
| Course Abstract: |
Microsoft’s Silverlight is a new client-side web technology that enables the implementation of visually stunning web applications that depend only on a small, easy-to-install plug-in that works in browsers for both Windows and Macintosh. This two-day course provides the programmer with a thorough foundation in Silverlight 1.0. It pairs well with our three day ASP.NET AJAX course for a full week of instruction on client-side web programming. After introducing the Silverlight plug-in and SDK, the course provides a thorough survey of Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML), which is also the foundation of Windows Presentation Framework (WPF). The course then shows how to use Silverlight to draw shapes, lines, text and images. The positioning and transformation of elements is covered. Event handling is covered. The course concludes with an introduction to advanced features such as animation, on-demand downloading of content and the use of video and audio. Numerous programming examples and exercises are provided. The participant will receive a complete set of notes and all the programming examples. |
| Audience: |
This course is designed for developers, architects, project leaders and project managers. |
| Duration: |
2 days |
| Learning Outcomes: |
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Gain a practical knowledge of using Silverlight in web applications > Understand the use of XAML with Silverlight, including the creation of dynamic content > Use Silverlight to draw shapes, lines, text and images > Implement input-driven web applications using Silverlight > Use advanced Silverlight features such as animation and multimedia
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| Course Topics: |
Introduction to Silverlight
The Silverlight Plug-in The Silverlight SDK Using the Silverlight Control
Using XAML
Windows Presentation Framework (WPF) Extensible Application Markup Language (XAML) Canvas Elements and Attributes Property Elements Type Converters Content Property Collections Attached Properties XAML and JavaScript Creating XAML Documents Dynamically
Shape and Lines
Rectangles Ellipses Polygons Lines and Polylines Curves Paths Geometries Strokes
Text and Fonts
TextBlock Fonts Run LineBreak
Brushes and Images
Color and Opacity SolidColorBrush LinearGradientBrush RadialGradientBrush Image ImageBrush
Positioning and Transforms
Positioning Elements Z-Order Clipping Translate Transform Rotate Transform Scale Transform Skew Transform Combining Transforms
Handling Events
Event Handlers Mouse Events Plug-in Events Optional Plug-in Information Rubber Band Drawing Drag and Drop Bubbled Events
Advanced Features
Animation On-Demand Downloading Video and Audio
Appendix A. Learning Resources |
| Prerequisites: |
A good working knowledge of web application development using HTML and JavaScript is required. Knowledge of ASP.NET and the .NET Framework is not required. |