Summary

In this chapter we learnt how to use Bing Maps and its various controls in our Windows Phone applications.

Specifically we covered an overview of map geometry — analysis of how maps work — using the Bing Maps Silverlight control, working with pushpins and custom pushpins, handling pushpin events, working with the Bing Maps geocoding service, and using Bing Maps Launchers (BingMapsDirectionsTask and BingMapsTask) in our Windows Phone applications.

In the next chapter we will create a real-world Windows Phone application that leverages Eventful.com events and location, and maps them into the user experience. So keep reading.