Chapter 19. Smart Clients

IN BRIEF

This chapter explains the smart client application.

In this chapter, you will first learn about some of the advantages and disadvantages of using a smart client.

Next, you will learn how to create an application that serves as a very thin loader client. On startup, it loads all the necessary assemblies to use the application.

Finally, you will learn how to load assemblies from a URL and how to connect your smart client to a web service.

WHAT YOU NEED

RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE.NET Framework C# .NET environment
RECOMMENDED HARDWARE.NET-enabled desktop client
SKILLS REQUIREDC# coding

SMART CLIENTS AT A GLANCE

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