Microsoft Silverlightâ„¢ is a cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of .NET based media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. Silverlight offers a flexible programming model that supports AJAX, VB, C#, Python, and Ruby, and integrates with existing Web applications. Silverlight supports fast, cost-effective delivery of high-quality video to all major browsers running on the Mac OS or Windows.
Businesses |
Microsoft Silverlight is the most comprehensive offering for the rapid creation and delivery of sophisticated applications through a Web browser. Forged from technology used in over 100,000 companies and understood by over 4 million developers worldwide, Silverlight has the full support of Microsoft's tools and technologies. |
Developers |
Microsoft Silverlight extends your existing development skills, empowering you to build new types of applications for the Web regardless of target platform or browser. Rapidly create compelling rich Web applications using all the familiar features, languages and tools of the .NET framework. |
Designers |
Create stunning interfaces for Web applications making them both easier to learn and compelling to use. Microsoft Silverlight, combined with Microsoft Expression designer tools, empowers you to fully explore your design vision in a rich, creative environment that seamlessly integrates visual assets with rich data. |