Silverlight 4 : Problem - Design - Solution
by Lecrenski, NickFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-04-26
Publisher(s): Wrox
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Summary
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
Author Biography
Nick Lecrenski is the founder and lead developer of MyFitnessJournal.com, a popular fitness tracking web site developed entirely in Silverlight.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Chapter 1: FitnessTrackerPlus.
Problem.
Design.
Determining Requirements for the Site.
Silverlight 4 Features.
Solution.
Chapter 2.
Chapter 3.
Chapter 4.
Chapter 5.
Chapter 6.
Chapter 7.
Chapter 8.
Chapter 9.
Chapter 10.
Chapter 11.
Chapter 12.
Getting Started.
Summary.
Chapter 2: Prepare to Be Popular.
Problem.
Design.
Physical N-Tier Design.
Load Balancing.
Cloud Computing.
Logical N-Tier Design.
FitnessTrackerPlus Application Design.
Solution.
Physical Tier.
Logical Tier.
Summary.
Chapter 3: Sign Me Up.
Problem.
Design.
Home Page.
User Registration.
Login Control.
Solution.
Main Landing Page.
Home View.
User Registration.
Login Control.
Dashboard.
Supplemental Pages.
URI Mapping.
Summary.
Chapter 4: Welcome Home.
Problem.
Adding Navigation.
Providing Site Announcements.
User-Selectable Themes.
Account Settings.
Adding a Dashboard.
Design.
User Home Page.
Navigation Menu.
Site Announcements.
Account Settings.
Theme Selection.
Fitness Summaries.
Solution.
Global Variables.
Navigation Menu.
User Home Page.
Dashboard.
Account Settings.
Theme Selection.
Site Announcements.
Fitness Summaries.
Summary.
Chapter 5: ore Slice Can't Hurt.
Problem.
Design.
User Stories.
Requirements.
Food Log.
Solution.
User Interface.
Database.
Data Access.
Business Logic.
User Interface Code Behind.
Summary.
Chapter 6: Time to Hit the Gym.
Problem.
Design.
User Stories.
Requirements.
Exercise Log.
Solution.
User Interface.
Database.
Data Access.
Business Logic.
User Interface Code Behind.
Summary.
Chapter 7: Am I Working Hard Enough?
Problem.
Design.
User Stories.
Requirements.
Measurement Log.
Calculator Controls.
Solution.
Measurement Log Page.
Calculator Controls.
Summary.
Chapter 8: Unfinished Business.
Problem.
Design.
Food Summary.
Exercise Summary.
Measurement Summary.
Printing Support.
Solution.
Food Summary.
Exercise Summary.
Measurement Summary.
Summary.
Chapter 9: Sharing Your Success.
Problem.
Design.
Public Journal Settings.
Public Journal.
Solution.
Public Journal Settings.
Public Journal.
Summary.
Chapter 10: Social Networking.
Problem.
Design.
MySpace.
MySpace Silverlight SDK.
FitnessTrackerPlus — MySpace Application.
Requirements.
Solution.
Getting Started.
FitnessTrackerPlus MySpace Application.
Summary.
Chapter 11: This Site Doesn't Run Itself.
Generating Revenue for FitnessTrackerPlus.
Problem.
Design.
Advertising-Based Solutions.
Google AdSense.
Recurring Monthly Fees.
Which Revenue Solution is the Right One?
Solution.
Google AdSense.
PayPal.
Summary.
Chapter 12: Let's Go Live.
Problem.
Design.
Supplemental Pages.
Shared Hosting Providers.
Solution.
Summary.
Index.
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