I have a SQL 2008 database with some sprocs, etc... that take data in tables and export it to XML files. These XML files are used to provide sample data to test an application we use that imports XML ...

Cross-platform development frameworks make programmers' lives easier. Programming one set of source code files which an interpreter then converts to run on different operating system saves developers ...

Microsoft Silverlight is a component of many web browsers that lets them play music and videos. Silverlight used to be incredibly popular, but was eventually made obsolete by HTML5. Almost no major ...

Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with content, and download exclusive resources. Prevent AI-generated tech debt with Skeleton ...

When Microsoft's Brian Goldfarb talks about Silverlight, he is usually having one of two types of conversations. One is centered on market share and the fact that Adobe Systems' Flash is nearly ...

Have images in your Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) application suddenly gone black? The problem was likely caused by a recent update glitch, and Microsoft has published a workaround. The Visual ...

If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. Please also consider subscribing to WIRED ...

Microsoft is nearing the finish line with the 2.0 releases of both the Windows and Mac OS X versions of its Silverlight competitor to Adobe Flash. Late last week, Microsoft released the first public ...

After getting a chance to talk with Michael and see some of the Windows Presentation Foundation examples out there, it's clear that if they can deliver on their goals, WPF is going to be a huge draw ...

Have you heard of Microsoft Silverlight? It is an all-purpose plug-in designed by Microsoft and launched in 2007. As of now, it will receive its burial in the digital cemetery in October 2021. So, why ...

Microsoft is using the MIX’10 Web developer conference in Las Vegas this week as a platform for unveiling new details about the upcoming Windows Phone 7 series. One detail, which could drive support ...