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End-of-week SilverlightShow Content Recap (8/24/2012)

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Below you may find a summary of all new content we've published on SilverlightShow throughout the week August 20-26, 2012:


New Ebook Added to SilverlightShow Shelf: Windows 8 and the Future of XAML

Almost one year passed since we launched SilverlightShow Ebooks Shelf and we now have 30+ ebooks authored by recognized MVPs and technology enthusiasts. And the last one that was added to the shelf will surely be of interest to the fans of Windows 8:

This ebook actually collects the 7 parts of SilverlightShow article series 'Windows 8 and the future of XAML', together with source code.

In this ebook, Silverlight MVP Gill Cleeren will introduce you to what is known at this point about Windows 8 and will explain how (XAML) developers can swiftly adapt to the new platform. Learn more »


Part 2 of Our New Windows 8 Series Published: Working with REST, oData & RSS from Win8 apps

Last week Gill Cleeren started a new Windows 8 article series in which he's discussing the options you have to connect your Windows 8 apps to services.

The second part from the series was published a few days ago, read it here:

Interested in Windows 8 apps development? Join the upcoming SilverlightShow webinar 'Windows 8 Metro Questions and Answers' presented by Gill Cleeren. Date & time: September 19, 10 am PST (your local time ).


We challenge you: share the most illogical piece of code you've seen, win SilverligthShow T-shirts & ebooks!

Here, at the SilverlightShow/CompletIT office, you can often here the following (rhetorical) question flying out from a colleague's mouth: "Did he/she seriously write that piece of....code? Epic Fail!". It's usually followed by an angry/ironical comment or a big laugh.

As a programmer, you've surely come across some third person code or documentation that is stupid, illogical or even crazy. Share this masterpiece in this challenge in the challenge portal Deed and you can be awarded SilverlightShow Tshirts and ebooks.

Read the full rules of our challenge here:

Challenge is ON until Sept 9. Winners will be announced inside this challenge and on SilverlightShow.net on September 10.

Or join SilverlightShow channel in Deed to be the first to know when new challenges are posted.

NOTE: Deed (www.ideedit.com) is a new portal created by SilverlightShow team for communicating through challenges. Watch Deed's video | Pick a challenge for you or your friends


40+ Fresh New Stories by Valued Bloggers and Community Sites

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All other news we published:

Monday (August 20th, 2012)

Tuesday (August 21st, 2012)

Wednesday (August 22nd, 2012)

Thursday (August 22rd, 2012)

Friday (August 24th, 2012)

Enjoy your weekend and return at SilverlightShow on Monday for a whole new week full of exciting news and content!


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