Hour 3. Choosing an Application Framework

The application framework you choose impacts not only the amount of work you must do to complete the application but also the inherent features available to you. Different application frameworks are more suited to different types of applications and determine the default look and feel of your application, instrumentation, and available resources. There are two application frameworks, Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft XNA Framework, available, each offering different strengths and weaknesses. By the end of this hour, you will be introduced to both the Silverlight and ...

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