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What is .xap fileWhat is .xap file

Files contained in .xap Files contained in .xap filefile

Location of .xap fileLocation of .xap file

Benefits of .xap fileBenefits of .xap file

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A .xap file is basically a compiled Silverlight A .xap file is basically a compiled Silverlight application.application.

The file is actually a .zip file that contains all the files The file is actually a .zip file that contains all the files necessary for the application. necessary for the application.

FILES INSIDE THE XAPFILES INSIDE THE XAP

Application Manifest.Application Manifest.

All DLL files that are required by the application.All DLL files that are required by the application.

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Rename the xap file as MyApplication.xap.zipRename the xap file as MyApplication.xap.zip

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

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You can change the xap file name.You can change the xap file name.

BENEFITS OF XAPBENEFITS OF XAP

Compress your content.Compress your content.

Simplifies deployment.Simplifies deployment.

It wraps the units of your application.It wraps the units of your application.

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