About The BookThe definitive guide to programming the Windows CE API. Design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest smart mobile devices with the industry’s most respected reference to Windows CE .NET. Now in its third edition, this essential guide has been updated for Windows CE .NET 4.2 and the .NET Compact Framework. Author Douglas Boling expertly demonstrates how to apply your Windows or embedded programming experience to the Windows CE .NET environment to build fast, small-footprint applications for the Windows Powered Pocket PC, Smartphone, and other next-generation devices. Accelerate your expertise—and get to market faster—with Doug’s professional-level instruction and source code, including source code and tools on the CD and the Web.Learn how to: Use specialized techniques for handling memory, storage, and power constraintsEnable communications to networks, PCs, or other devices—including using infrared and Bluetooth technologiesNEW—Use the .NET Compact Framework to build CPU-independent applicationsDevelop applications for the Pocket PC and create custom extensionsNEW—Program for the unique requirements of the Smartphone, including securityNEW—Use Short Message Service (SMS) to write connected applications on the Pocket PC Phone Edition and Smartphone NEW—Write your own device drivers, services, and super servicesConfigure user and event notificationsProgram the Game API (GAPI)CD insideIncludes source code and compiler plus links to SDKs and toolsCD features:Source code for all the examples inside the bookEmbedded C++ CompilerLinks to Windows CE .NET SDK, evaluation software, and other resourcesFully searchable eBook |