I don't want to write anything about Silverlight technology here. I would like to provide some materials to learn Silverlight first.
Currently, the mature Silverlight versions are from 1.0 to 3.0, and 4.0 is still beta as of today.
Below is the Silverlight main site: http://www.silverlight.net. you can use this website to learn about Silverlight, including the latest news, how to start learning examples and blogs, and also provide some books.
You can use get started on the menu to learn about how to start learning and using Silverlight. Basically, if you want to work with Silverlight, You need to first install something.
I will provide a quick installation and configuration instructions for developing the Silverlight tool:
1. First, you need to install vs2008. I think everyone will install this.
2. Install the vs2008 SP1 Patch package, which is necessary. (It will take you a long time)
3. Install and develop the Silverlight toolkit. This toolkit will extend the vs2008 function. Microsoft Silverlight 3 tools for Visual Studio 2008 SP1
4. Optional. you can install Microsoft Expression blend 3 + sketchflow trial. However, it is recommended that you install Microsoft Expression blend 3 + sketchflow trial.
5. You can install deep zoom composer.
6. Download The Silverlight toolkit. There are many useful Silverlight controls.
7. Download. Net Ria Services, which provides a way to access remote services or data. Different from the traditional Asp.net, Silverlight cannot be simple.
Linqtoado.net to access data.
8. Test the installation effect. You can take a look at your Silverlight development environment.
Start learning
You can start with a quick start provided on the Silverlight main site and take a look at several simple examples. Then, if you think it is not a good choice, you can download something.
1. Silverlight instructions Microsoft Silverlight 3 offline documentation
2. Check the Silverlight SDK sample here. I have the Silverlight SDK sample example on my local device. If you need it, you can tell me on QQ.
This is the end.