Learn LightSwitch

Discover a wealth of resources for learning Visual Studio LightSwitch.

Beginning LightSwitch

Are you completely new to LightSwitch and software development? Get started building an Address Book application with this Beginning LightSwitch Series.

	1. What’s in a Table? Describing Your Data
	2. Defining Data Relationships
	3. Screen Templates, Which One Do I Choose?

	4. Sorting and Filtering Data with Queries
	5. Controlling Access with User Permissions
	6. Customizing the "Look and Feel" with Themes

LightSwitch Basics

This information will help you get started using LightSwitch to develop business applications for the desktop or the cloud. Be sure to check out the step-by-step “How Do I”videos.

	Create Your First LightSwitch Application
	Watch the LightSwitch How Do I Videos
	Download the Visual Studio LightSwitch Training Kit
	Get Started with the LightSwitch Starter Kits

Essential Topics

Learn the right techniques and hone your skills to develop full-featured business applications with Visual Studio LightSwitch.

	Working with Data
	Working with Screens
	Working with Queries
	Working with Code

	Working with User Permissions
	Working with Office
	Deploying LightSwitch Applications

Advanced Topics

Dive deep into the Architecture of LightSwitch applications and go beyond what you can do out of the box by creating your own custom controls, data sources, and extensions.