About The BookYour first look at building rich interactive applications using Silverlight. developing next-generation applications. This practical introduction delivers advance insights and extensive code samples—simplifying the way you implement compelling user experiences for the Web. Discover how to: Use XAML to define layouts, complex shapes, and other visual elements Implement transforms and animations to bring your user interface to life Enable audio and video playback, including streaming media and progressive download Build interactive applications that support inking with a stylus, mouse, or touchscreen Support an object-oriented program model with JavaScript Dynamically generate XAML server side from ASP.NET, J2EE, and PHP applications Get a look at Silverlight 1.1, including managed code and dynamic language features PLUS—Get XAML and JavaScript code samples on the Web

About Laurence MoroneyLaurence Moroney is a Technology Evangelist at Microsoft, specializing in Silverlight and user experience. He has more than a decade of experience in software development and architecture, and is the author of several books on Microsoft ASP.NET, Windows Presentation Foundation, Web services security, and interoperability.