Silverlight 3.0 is the best thing since sliced bread. 2.0 was already quite good but what Microsoft did with 3.0 is just outstanding. Beware Flash, we are coming to get you.
Actually, to describe what SL3.0 brings to the table is pointless. First, there are too many features to coherently describe them in a short post. Secondly, others have already made attempts at this. I recommend this guide to Silverlight 3.0 new features by Tim Heuer who is the program manager at Microsoft for Silverlight. His blog is a great starting point for those seeking information on what is going on around Silverlight and what can be expected in the future.
So, what is the best new feature? Well, one of the most awaited and expected one is the Out of Browser Experience. This feature allows the end user to drag a Silverlight application from the browser and put it either on the desktop or in the Start menu. From now on, the app may be started from outside of the browser in its own mini environment. Isn't that cool? What is more interesting and appealing, anytime the developer updates the sources the user will get the automatic update experience. Additionally, the security sandbox is still there, just like it was with the browsers.
The Out of Browser Experience opens up new possibilities for developers and users. Some of the scenarios are discussed here . For a nice introduction to this technology you can watch the MIX09 presentation by Mark Harsh, another Silverlight PM.
Some more links about this new SL3 feature:
- by Tim Heuer
- by Shawn Wildermuth
- at InfoQ
- at SilverlightShow
take care, Przemek
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