Microsoft Expression Blend 2 SP1 is the glue that brings together the designer and developer workflows (and with SP1 now produces SilverLight 2 Applications). It natively supports Visual Studio 2008 projects and allows designers and developers to work on the same files and resources allowing each to leverage their strengths in the application design process.   In this session we will show how Expression Blend uses the power and flexibility of XAML to help deliver line of business applications (LOB) to both the desktop and the web via WPF and SilverLight using advanced controls such as the DataGrid and Calendar.  Blend allows the designer to use their complete range of skills, leveraging libraries such as the RSS syndication feed, vector and pixel art, animations and data binding while seamlessly integrating into the developers workflow.

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