Polyteknisk Boghandel

With the latest release of Silverlight, Microsoft has revolutionized the way web applications can be created. An entirely new set of .NET web applications called Rich Internet Applications can now be created using existing knowledge of .NET languages such as C# and VB.NET. With the release of Silverlight 3.0 and the Silverlight Control Toolkit, it is time to start thinking about entire websites and line of business applications written from the ground up utilizing the new features aimed specifically at this type of development.This book will take the user through the steps of creating a live fully functional application for the web utilizing Silverlight 3.0 and the Silverlight Control Toolkit. The reference point for the book will be the author's current website, MyFitnessJournal.com. The application utilizes several new and advanced features that are available by leveraging the Silverlight 3 platform.In this book readers will learn how to create their own fitness tracking website called MyFitnessTracker. The book will address important design considerations such as usage of web services and usage of SQL Server database. Readers will see how to create rich user interfaces that integrate video, html, and social networking components including an integration with Facebook.Topics Included: Overview of MyFitnessTracker Application System Architecture Based on Silverlight 3 and .Net 4 User Interface Considerations Administration Side of System Database Design System Linking and Data Flow (WCF, LINQ, and SQL) User Interface Considerations End User Interface Social Networking and Facebook Integration Testing Marketing SEO Options for Site Deployment