A .xap file is a compiled Silverlight application that contains all necessary files for the application in a .zip format, including DLL files and a manifest. By default, the .xap file is located in the ClientBin folder but the name can be changed. The benefits of using .xap files are that they compress content, simplify deployment, and wrap application units together.

1. INTRODUCTION TO XAP SRISaKTHI.K CHIPKIDZ

2. AGENDA What is .xap file Files contained in .xap file Location of .xap file Benefits of .xap file

3. XAP A .xap file is basically a compiled Silverlight application. The file is actually a .zip file that contains all the files necessary for the application.

4. FILES INSIDE THE XAP Application Manifest. All DLL files that are required by the application.

5. Contd… Rename the xap file as MyApplication.xap.zip

6. LOCATION OF XAP By default xap file is placed inside the ClientBin folder.

7. Contd… You can change the xap file name.

8. BENEFITS OF XAP Compress your content. Simplifies deployment. It wraps the units of your application.

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