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.NET Training Overview
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. Silverlight provides a cross-platform and cross-browser implementation of the .NET Framework. Out-of-browser support enables Silverlight applications to run disconnected from the Internet. Silverlight applications can be implemented in .NET languages such as C# and Visual Basic as well as in JavaScript. This four-day course provides the Visual Basic programmer with a thorough foundation in Silverlight 4.
After introducing the Silverlight plug-in and SDK and the programming model for Silverlight, 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. Layout is discussed in detail, including sizing and positioning of controls and the use of panels. Event handling is covered. There is an introduction to Silverlight animation and the use of video and audio.
Networking issues are covered, including caching, asynchronous data transfers, and downloading assemblies and resources on demand. The use of both SOAP and REST based Web services is discussed. Two chapters cover data controls, data binding and data access in detail, including the use of the Entity Data Model and WCF Data Services. The last chapter covers additional topics, such as the HTML Bridge, out-of-browser applications, the use of elevated trust, printing, and clipboard access. An appendix covers transforms in Silverlight, which can be used to achieve various special visual effects.
Numerous programming examples and exercises are provided. The student will receive a complete set of notes and all the programming examples.
.NET Training Learning Objectives
- 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
- Communicate over the network using HTTP and Web services
- Use data controls and data binding
- Access data in Silverlight applications
- Interoperate between JavaScript and managed code
- Implement out-of-browser Silverlight applications, including ones with elevated trust
- Do printing and clipboard access from Silverlight applications
.NET Training Prerequisites
A basic understanding of Web application development using HTML and programming experience in .NET using Visual Basic. Some exposure to JavaScript would be helpful but is not essential. A basic knowledge of ADO.NET is also desirable for the data access chapter.
.NET Training Course duration
4 days
.NET Training Course outline
1. Introduction to Silverlight
- Client-side Web Technologies
- The Silverlight Plug-in
- The Silverlight SDK
2. Programming Silverlight
- JavaScript API for Silverlight
- Managed API for Silverlight
- Visual Studio 2010 and Silverlight
- Visual Studio 2010 Designer Support
- Silverlight Controls
- Layout Panels
- Handling Events
- Interactive Web Applications Using Visual Basic
- Application Package (.xap)
3. 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 Visual Basic
- XamlReader
4. Shapes and Lines
- Rectangles
- Ellipses
- Polygons
- Lines and Polylines
- Curves
- Paths
- Geometries
- Strokes
5. Text and Fonts
- TextBlock
- Fonts
- Run
- LineBreak
6. Brushes and Images
- Color and Opacity
- SolidColorBrush
- LinearGradientBrush
- RadialGradientBrush
- Image
- ImageBrush
7. Layout
- Sizing Elements
- Margin and Padding
- StackPanel
- Grid
- Positioning Elements
- Z-Order
- Clipping
8. Handling Events
- Event Handlers
- Dynamic Event Handlers
- Mouse Events
- Rubber Band Drawing
- Drag and Drop
- Routed Events
9. Animation and Media
- Animation using Background Worker
- Silverlight Animation
- Video and Audio
- Resources
10. Application Structure and Networking
- Silverlight Application Structure
- Application Caching
- WebClient
- Loading Assemblies on Demand
- Downloading Content on Demand
11. Web Services
- Implementing Web Services Using WCF
- REST-based Web Services
- SOAP-based Web Services
12. Data Controls and Data Binding
- ListBox
- DataPager
- DataGrid
- Dependency Properties
- Change Notification
- Binding to a Collection
13. Data Access
- ADO.NET Entity Framework
- Entity Data Model (EDM)
- Language Integrated Query (LINQ)
- Using Web Services
- WCF Data Services
- Open Data Protocol (OData)
- LINQ to XML
- Isolated Storage
14. Additional Features
- HTML Bridge
- JavaScript to Managed Code
- Managed Code to JavaScript
- Out-of-Browser Support
- Elevated Trust
- Printing
- Clipboard
Appendix A. Learning Resources
Appendix B. Transforms
- Translate Transform
- Rotate Transform
- Scale Transform
- Skew Transform
- Combining Transforms
System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows with Internet Explorer
- Visual Studio 2010
- Silverlight 4 Tools for Visual Studio 2010
- SQL Server 2008 Express Edition, which comes bundled with Visual Studio 2010
A good hardware profile for this course would have a 2-GHz or equivalent CPU, 1 GB of RAM, and at least 4 GB of free disk. See the appropriate course Setup Guide for details.
