One of the best things about learning Silverlight is the fact that you can do so absolutely free! Not only are the tools free, but there is a wealth of free instructional materials available online. On this page you will find a (mostly) comprehensive list of the best free resources for learning Silverlight, including building applications for Windows Phone 7.
Get the tools:
- Adam Kinney’s exhaustive checklist for Silverlight 4 RC, Blend 4 Beta, and Windows Phone developer tools
Learn the technology:
- Tim Heuer’s Getting Started guide
- Tim Heuer’s overview of the new features in Silverlight 4 beta - and an updated post with what’s changed in the Release Candidate
If you’re a Flash developer:
- Project Rosetta: Silverlight for Flash developers
