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Learn to create 3D objects in three different ways; the key elements needed to display a 3D object on the screen; and how Silverlight 5 will allow you to go beyond what’s available today and create much richer 3D objects.

Most programmers have a hard time making applications that look interesting and fun. We are great at creating functionality that makes the application do exactly what the user wants, but many applications often look very utilitarian. However, with just a few little XAML tricks, you can make your Silverlight or WPF applications look like an artist had a hand in their creation. In this article I will provide you with a couple of very easy XAML tips that you can use right away to spice up the images in your Silverlight and WPF applications.

This article shows how to use WCF service with Silverlight

Building Silverlight applications that can interact directly with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 can prove challenging, but here’s a little help in the form of an in-depth walkthrough on how to do it right.

F# is known for its ability to simplify complicated problems, but it’s far more than that. Chris Marinos shows you how to use F# to build practical Silverlight and WPF MVVM applications. You’ll learn how useful F# can be for solving everyday problems, and you’ll see how to use F# to make even the simplest applications easier to read, write, and maintain.

Force validation, even if the user doesn't enter anything, so that fields that are required show an appropriate message.

Created a custom AutoCompleteBox which will filter huge data quickly

A new Silverlight Menu with Styling and Templating

Developers of LightSwitch applications are not limited to the set of standard UI controls that come “out of the box.” If your application has specific requirements that are not covered by the standard control set, you can use third-party LightSwitch controls or use regular Silverlight controls (also called “custom controls”) to enhance your UI. In this article I will show you how to get started with custom controls and how to make custom controls and screens work together (interact).

This article demonstrates how we can install a Silverlight OOB application using a setup project.