Want to hire Silverlight developer? Then you should know!
How and where is Silverlight used?
- Interactive multimedia: Virtual tours development
- Rich internet applications: Online gaming platforms
- Data visualization: Financial dashboard creation
- Streaming media: Live video broadcasting
- Custom controls: Interactive e-learning modules
- Cross-platform development: Desktop and web applications
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead Silverlight Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $60,000 |
Middle | 3-5 years |
| $80,000 |
Senior | 6-8 years |
| $100,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 9+ years |
| $120,000 |
Quick Facts about Silverlight.
- Created in 2007 by Microsoft as a competitor to Adobe Flash.
- Most popular project types using Silverlight are media streaming and interactive multimedia applications.
- Entry threshold for Silverlight development is relatively low, requiring knowledge of C# and XAML.
- One of the most popular related technologies to Silverlight is the .NET framework.
- Funny Fact: Silverlight was initially named Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere (WPF/E).
TOP Silverlight Related Technologies
- Microsoft Silverlight (Microsoft, 2007)
- Visual Studio (Microsoft, 1997)
- C# (Microsoft, 2000)
- XAML (Microsoft, 2006)
- HTML (W3C, 1991)
What are top Silverlight instruments and tools?
- Microsoft Blend: Graphic design and user interface tool.
- Visual Studio: Integrated development environment for coding.
- PostSharp: AOP framework for Silverlight development.
- Resharper: Visual Studio productivity extension.
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