What is Silverlight?.
Microsoft Silverlight is an application framework for writing and running rich Internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.
Maintained by | License Type | Popular Examples | Support | Updates | Developer Skills |
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Microsoft | proprietary | Ultra Mashup Studio | microsoft.com/silverlight/ | Supported for at least one year beyond the next major version release | Microsoft Visual Studio .NET Framework |
Often Compared to | Testing | Accessibility | Maintained by | Repository |
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asp.net core ,HTML 5 | WebAii | – | Microsoft corporation. | microsoft.com/silverlight/ |
Pros:
- Helps you to access .NET type internet files
- Streams different online videos as well as flash contents
- It is also used to make Vector Graphics and animations
Cons:
- Interaction with file system is restricted.
- Silverlight does not support the integration of webcam streams.
- It is not designed for very large applications