The representation model in the MVVM pattern encapsulates the logic of the representation and the data to be displayed.

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While many developers may think of Silverlight as a purely Web-centric technology, in practice it has become a great platform for creating applications of all types.
The representation model in the MVVM pattern encapsulates the logic of the representation and the data to be displayed.
It is the responsibility of the view to determine the structure and appearance of what the user sees on the screen.
Microsoft is one of the leaders in developing quality software. One of such products is Microsoft Silverlight.
Now, with the release of Silverlight 2, the number of applications based on this technology is increasing, but at the same time, certain growth challenges have emerged.