With each new version of Silverlight, Microsoft has continued to improve the features and toolset available for building rich internet applications (RIA). Silverlight 3 has solved many of the issues facing RIA developers in Silverlight 2; including navigation, data forms, validation, and data services. We will walk thru developing a data centric application in Silverlight 3 and discuss the role of Silverlight in future application development.
Tony Champion is a software architect with over 20 years of experience developing with Microsoft technologies. As the president of Champion DS and its lead software architect, he remains active in the latest trends and technologies, creating custom solutions on Microsoft platforms. His list of clients span across multiple industries and includes companies such as: Schlumberger, Microsoft, Boeing, MLB, and Chevron Philips. Tony is an active participant in the community as a six year Microsoft MVP, international speaker, published author, and blogger.