Microsoft Silverlight Training Class for Developers

Microsoft Silverlight Training Class for Developers Course Description

Silverlight provides a platform for delivering rich, immersive experiences across multiple platforms and devices. AGI’s Silverlight for Developers training class is a comprehensive way for Web and interactive developers to learn how to build applications and create content that leverages the power of Microsoft Silverlight. Contact AGI about this Microsoft Silverlight training class.

Microsoft Silverlight Training Class for Developers Course Dates

All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.

Please call 800-851-9237 or 781-376-6044 to schedule a course.

Contact AGI to request course dates.

Microsoft Silverlight Training Class for Developers Course Description

Silverlight Overview

Silverlight capabilities
Using Silverlight for rich media
Animation

Introducing Silverlight

Data-binding
Bitmap caching
Silverlight scenarios
Silverlight development workflow
The Essentials of XAML
Deploying and integrating Silverlight
Integration with ASP.NET
Deeper integration with the browser
Integration with SharePoint

Building a UI with XAML

Layout controls
Grid vs. canvas
Transforming a canvas
The Viewbox control
Silverlight vs. WPF

Introduction to Expression Blend

The Expression Blend workspace
Brushes and drawing tools
Creating animation using storyboards
Behaviors

Streaming Media

Preparing video with Expression Encoder
Understanding bitrate
Encoding basics
Using the MediaElement control in Blend
Creating Deep Zoom content

Silverlight data entry controls

Binding data to controls
Designing data entry forms
Styling and templating controls
Using Visual State Manager
Creating custom controls

Silverlight Networking

WebRequestCreator class
Working cross-domain sockets
Web services
Windows Azure and cloud services
Overview of data access options

Accessing data in Silverlight

LINQ-to-SQL
Entity framework
ADO.NET data services
Validating data
.NET RIA services

Microsoft Silverlight Training Class Prerequisites

We recommend that you have Microsoft Visual Studio before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a trial version of it at from the Microsoft web site.