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Expert F# and Foundations of F# and are books for anyone interested in state-of-the art .NET programming using F#. Both books are excellent resources for .NET programmers that want a more productive and expressive language and incorporate the latest advances in programming.

.NET Language-Integrated Query (LINQ) is Microsoft's new generic data query API for the .NET platform. Instead of adding relational or XML-specific features to .NET programming languages the general-purpose query facilities were added to the .NET Framework. Language-integrated query allows query expressions to benefit from the rich metadata, compile-time syntax checking, static typing and IntelliSense. If you need a good LINQ reference and code examples read this book - Pro LINQ: Language Integrated Query in C# 2008.

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a key component of the .NET Framework 3.0, giving you the power to create rich and more compelling applications. Besides traditional user interfaces development it lets itegrate 3D graphics, audio/video, animation, dynamic skinning, rich document support, speech recognition and more. Windows Presentation Foundation Unleashed is the book that covers it all.

Silverlight 1.0 Unleashed is for software developers and designers who are interested in creating robust web applications and controls. With support for vector graphics, animations, full-screen high-definition video Silverlight is a promising alternative to Flash. It gives you the ability to create web content for Windows, Mac and Linux.

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Learn more about home design software in most recent article posted at SoftwareDebate.com.

Websites

Microsoft Expression Studio is a suite of tools for professional designers building web and Windows client applications and rich media content.

Product included in Expressions Studio:

  • Microsoft Expression Web
  • Microsoft Expression Blend™
  • Microsoft Expression Design
  • Microsoft Expression Media

Microsoft Silverlight delivers rich interactive applications for the Web that incorporate video, animation, interactivity. Consistent experiences between Windows-based and Macintosh computers. Easy-to-install plug-in that is under 2 megabytes (MB) in size and works with all leading browsers.