How to learn Silverlight fast?

Question

I need to make Silverlight application. I'm going to need server side, which I'm going to make with C#. What could be best way to learn to make simple application with Silverlight + C#? Here are few questions that I need to know... Btw. I have Visual Studio 2008 Pro and MS Expression Studio 3.

1) How can I make objects in silverlight? 2) How can I program actions/user inetractions? 3) How can I connect to server side with silverlight?

Answer 1

As a starting point, have a look at the many resources available on http://silverlight.net, e.g videos, quickstarts and so on.

Also check out the reference documentation in MSDN, it also has a getting started section.

Answer 2

Check http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1297001/picking-up-silverlight

Answer 3

Here is a great set that walks you through creating an entire app by Scott Guthrie. I think the below link to a set of articles gives a great overview of how to use xaml, binding, layout, etc in Silverlight. A great place to start because it gives you a feeling for what you can do in a somewhat practical application and you should be able to get through them rather quickly.

Silverlight End To End Tutorial

Answer 4

I would try this: Getting Started with Silverlight Dev by Tim Heuer

Answer 5

Silverlight book from Manning: "Hello! Silverlight". Hello! Silverlight is a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to Silverlight. Authors Bill Reiss and Dave Campbell guide you hands-on from your first Hello World example through the techniques you'll use to add life to your web applications.

You can download it as PDF at manning.com: http://manning.com/reiss/

Answer 6

I would go to Brad Abrams Blog and follow his 16 some part tutorial. By the time you are done with that you will have a pretty good grasp on interacting with a server.

Brad Abrams