The ArcGIS API for Silverlight enables you to create rich internet and desktop applications that utilize the powerful mapping, geocoding, and geoprocessing capabilities provided by ArcGIS Server and Bing™ services.
The API is built on the Microsoft Silverlight platform which is integrated with Visual Studio 2010 and Expression Blend 4. The Microsoft Silverlight platform includes a lightweight version of the .NET Framework CLR (CoreCLR) and the Silverlight runtime - all hosted via a browser plugin.
To use the API, simply download and install the ArcGIS API for Silverlight and start creating your Silverlight applications using Visual Studio 2010 or Expression Blend 4. ![]() ![]() |