At the Web Development and Design MIX07 event, Microsoft had unveiled Silverlight enhancements, including support for .NET managed code and dynamic languages, designed to provide developers and designers with a comprehensive solution for building and delivering Web, PC and device applications.
Web designers, developers, and industry decision-makers and marketing professionals gathered as Microsoft Corp.'s Ray Ozzie, Chief Software Architect, and Scott Guthrie, General Manager of the Developer Division, presented Microsoft's Silverlight, demonstrating how it fits into the company's broader Microsoft .NET platform and tools effort.
A core component of Microsoft's overall strategy for the Web, Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of. NET-based media experiences and Rich Interactive Applications (RIAs). In addition to making the beta of Silverlight available for download, Microsoft announced unprecedented support for dynamic languages including Python and Ruby, powerful services integration and new tooling in the Expression Studio and the next edition of Visual Studio, code-named ''Orcas,'' for building Silverlight applications.
Ozzie explained, ''Silverlight is an important aspect of our software-plus-services strategy focused on delivering great user experiences that span the web, the PC and mobile devices. It does so, in part, by bridging technical barriers that previously made it difficult for web developers and designers to collaborate. As a result, Silverlight will play an important role in helping advance the web with a platform for creating rich, interactive experiences.''
The combination of Microsoft Silverlight and the latest platform and tooling enhancements make the .NET Framework unequaled for building and delivering web, Windows, and rich interactive applications. The .NET Framework now also has unparalleled support for developer and designer tools and multiple languages, ensuring the most productive experience for developers and designers alike.
The Microsoft Silverlight 1.0 Beta and 1.1 Alpha are available for download here.
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