Silverlight Pulse - Who Should Use Silverlight Pulse
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As stated previously, Blackburn's Pulse site will prove to be incredibly beneficial for those who use Microsoft Silverlight on a daily basis and who are looking for new ways to utilize the program. Where else on the web could you possibly find a site that groups every Silverlight-related tweet made by any number of Microsoft employees over the past eight hours? The answer is nowhere ... but on the Pulse site, of course.
For those of us who don't feel compelled to know every detail of new Silverlight developments or announcements, the Pulse site may seem a bit excessive. That being said, the most interesting aspect of Pulse to those of us who have yet to develop a deep and abiding love of all things Silverlight-related, is the fact that Pulse was designed and put online in one night through the sole use of Silverlight!
Blackburn himself is a Silverlight fanatic who is probably more apt than most to praise the program, but he's right when he says that quickly -- and easily -- creating micro apps with Silverlight is an extraordinary opportunity that Microsoft has given is users. Not only does it enable them to make a big impact literally overnight, but it also illustrates the fact that Silverlight is in the perfect position to take advantage of real-time web and business models.
Obviously, not all of us are IT consultants like Blackburn, but the idea alone that he could create something so quickly, put it up online and have it accessed immediately is pretty awe-inspiring for those of us who are still trying to learn Silverlight and programming basics. It definitely puts the program's potential into perspective; Silverlight really does seem to open up a world of possibilities, whether it be for a seasoned professional like Blackburn or for the average user hoping to learn how to put something online quickly and with little complication.
What's Next for Pulse?
Just like Silverlight 3.0, it could be said that Blackburn's Pulse site is in its beta phase. He'll be the first to admit it needs work, especially as it pertains to the aesthetic and layout of the site. Let's be honest, it's not the most show-stopping, glamorous of sites, but it could get there with the right designer. In the near future, Blackburn hopes to create an open source version on codeplex, update to the Silverlight 3.0 beta, and include some missing features he originally planned on including, such as maps (of course using Silverlight's new VE map feature), UX design, and a Word-like display. Microsoft fans rejoice; your one-stop shop for all things Silverlight-related is about to get better.
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