Monthly Archives: September 2008

Throwing Together An Application

Creating a Quick and Dirty App in Silverlight  There comes a point, usually within 3-6 months after I commit to a new technology, when it becomes my platform of choice for throwing together quick applications… when I just find it … Continue reading

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Most Frequently Asked Question: When Will Silverlight Ship?

My way of acknowledging that you need to know, and we want to tell you as soon as we can.  As an aside, about four months ago I started to buy photos to make my presentations “pop” (see Presentation Zen).  … Continue reading

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The difference between understanding a concept…

    … and implementing it, can be the difference between your book being on time, and being, er, ah, well… late. I’ve written chapters on custom controls at least a dozen times, and I’ve explained how to write custom … Continue reading

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I’m Back!

In the words of the immortal Roseanne Roseannadana “It’s always something….” Just when i was finally back from vacations and other distractions and ready to handle my very intense deadlines… I was struck down by… well you really don’t want … Continue reading

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When Will Silverlight Ship?

I have received a number of emails asking when Silverlight will ship; and I’ve promised to look into it for a number of folks who very much need to know.  Here is what I found out… While the incredible success … Continue reading

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