1. What’s New in Visual Studio LightSwitch
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What’s New in Visual Studio LightSwitch
Jay Schmelzer
Director of Program Management – Visual Studio
Microsoft Corporation
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The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

2. LightSwitch for Visual Studio 2012
The easiest way to create modern line of business applications for the enterprise.

3. LightSwitch HTML Client

4. HTML Client Design Goal
Touch-oriented, immersive applications that run on all modern tablet devices
Complementary to Silverlight desktop clients
Enable all modern tablet devices to create connections to LightSwitch services
Consistent design experience
Standards based

5. Simple Self-service applications
Implemented as “paper on a clipboard” today

6. Field Operations Quickly gather data—pictures, notes, location data
Maximize time on-site
Almost always has a companion application

7. Interactive Content Catalog & Sales
One of the largest application types on slates
Exploratory UI. Can interface with customer directly but be an internal app

8. LightSwitch HTML Client

9. Design-time Experience
Template driven UI design
Consistent design experience
View Model
Content Tree

10. Enhanced To Support Common Patterns
Support for “Dialogs”
Lightbox UI pattern
Similar usage to modal dialogs
Consistent design-time experience

11. Customization via HTML/JS

12. Customize Look and Feel via CSS

13. LightSwitch for Visual Studio 2012
The easiest way to create modern line of business applications for the enterprise.

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© 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.
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© 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.