Silverlight ResourceDictionary vs Resources File

Question

Hi can nay one tell me what is difference b/w Silverlight ResourceDictionary vs Resources File...?

Manas Patnaik · Answer

ResourceDictionary is a List of objects that can be used in XAML or in code.For e.g StyleTempleteAnimations etc. Where as Resource Files are files/data means to be used with in application. Check with this blog post to know more about Resource File in silverlight http://manaspatnaik.com/blog/index.php/technology/silverlight-4/resource-in-silverlight-a-brief-overview-part-1-resource-files/822