Summary A thorough revision of the bestselling Silverlight 4 in Action. This comprehensive guide teaches Silverlight from the ground up, covering all the new v. 5 features in depth. You'll also explore WCF RIA Services, MVVM, and more--with dozens of code samples you can use in Visual Studio 2010 or the free Visual Web Developer 2010 Express.About the Book This hands-on guide explores Silverlight from the ground up, covering every feature in rich, practical detail. It is readable and the coverage is comprehensive. You'll master networking, MVVM, and more--with dozens of code samples you can use in Visual Studio or the free Visual Web Developer Express. "Silverlight 5 in Action" teaches you how to build desktop-quality applications you can deploy on the web. Beginners will appreciate the progression from simple examples to full applications that employ good design and coding practices. Seasoned . 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.What's Inside 2D and 3D graphics and animation Business application services, rules, and validation The MVVM pattern and testing Free appendixes (150 pages) available online A background in C# or VB.NET is helpful, but no knowledge of Silverlight or XAML is required. ============================================Table of ContentsPART 1 CORE SILVERLIGHTIntroducing SilverlightXAML and the property systemThe application model and the plug-inWorking with HTML and browsersOut-of-browser applicationsThe security model and elevated trustPART 2 CREATING THE USER INTERFACERendering, layout, and transformingPanelsHuman inputText fundamentalsEditing plain and rich text Control basics and UserControlsAnimation and behaviorsResources, styles, and control templatesExtensions, converters, custom controls, and panelsPART 3 WORKING WITH DATA AND SERVICESBindingData controls: DataGrid and DataFormInput validationNetworking basicsWorking with SOAP servicesRESTful services with the ASP.NET Web APIWorking with XML, JSON, RSS, and AtomDuplex, sockets, and local connectionsPART 4 2D AND 3D GRAPHICSGraphics and effectsWorking with imagesIntroduction to 3D3D lighting, texturing, and animationPART 5 MAKING THE MOST OF THE PLATFORMPop-ups, windows, and full-screen applicationsNavigationWorking with files and directoriesPrintingCOM, Native Extensions, and p-invokePART 6 BEST PRACTICESStructuring and testing with the MVVM patternDebugging your applicationThe install experience and preloaders