Mobile's going places. We've got the Roadmap. June 10 2005, Reading UK. Microsoft MEDC - Mobile & Embedded DevCon 2005

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Sessions

Track 1 - Chicago 1

What's New for Native Code Developers in Windows Mobile

Get an overview of changes and additions to the native code (C++) APIs exposed by Windows Mobile and how you can apply them in your applications including softkeys, the State and Notifications Broker, the new eDB database, camera capture, Messaging application programmability, additions to the Pocket Outlook Object Model, and more.
Download:What's New for Native Code Developers in Windows Mobile (631 KB)
Speaker: Marcus Perryman
Session Level: 300

Cool New APIs and Controls for Managed Developers in Windows Mobile

Think it's hard to write code for mobile devices? Think again! The latest version of Windows Mobile coupled with Visual Studio 2005 makes it a snap. You'll see how to setup the development tools and how to integrate the contact picker and picture picker controls and use the managed camera API in your application. You'll come away from this session with a understanding of the new features and tools available to managed code developers in the Windows Mobile platform.
Download:Cool New APIs and Controls for Managed Developers in Windows Mobile (854 KB)
Speaker: Marcus Perryman
Session Level: 200

New Managed Messaging, State, and Notification APIs in Windows Mobile

An in-depth look at the new managed APIs in Windows Mobile for interacting with core device features. Learn how applications can easily interact with Outlook Mobile's Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, and Messaging applications. See how SMS interception enables communication between applications and devices. Explore how to build intelligent mobile applications with the State & Notifications Broker.
Download:New Managed Messaging, State, and Notification APIs in Windows Mobile (1.27 MB)
Speaker: Robert Levy
Session Level: 300

Developing High Performance Applications with the .NET Compact Framework

Want to learn how you can make your Compact Framework apps fly? It's not that hard, but it may require you to change some of your thinking, and to plan ahead. Learn from the experts how to design and build your .NET Compact Framework applications for maximum performance and efficiency. Build performance into your applications right from the start.
Download:Developing High Performance Applications with the .NET Compact Framework (1.56 MB)
Speaker: Pat Derks
Session Level: 400

Track 2 - Chicago 2

Introduction to Managed Development for Devices with Visual Studio 2005

Visual Studio 2005 significantly extends the device development toolset that was introduced in Visual Studio 2003. Learn about SQL Mobile database development tools, COM Interop, the new Device Emulator, and other enhancements for Pocket PC and Smartphone development targeting Version 1 and Version 2 of .NET Compact Framework.
Download:Introduction to Managed Development for Devices with Visual Studio 2005 (800 KB)
Speaker: Scott D. Smith
Session Level: 200

SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition: The Evolution of SQL Server CE

This session explores the architecture and new features of SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition as a solution to the off-line data caching and data synchronization challenges inherent in today's enterprise mobile solutions. The focus is on demonstrating what's new in SQL Mobile both as a worthy successor to SQL Server CE and as a platform tightly integrated with Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005.
Download:SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition: The Evolution of SQL Server CE (4.7 MB)
Speaker: Scott D. Smith
Session Level: 200

What's New with MapPoint Web Service

The MapPoint Web Service makes it easy for enterprise developers to build location-aware solutions using Visual Studio .NET and Visual Studio. Microsoft is making significant investments in mapping and location-based services. Learn about what's new in the latest release of the MapPoint Web Service and how you can put these powerful tools to use today!
Download:What's New with MapPoint Web Service (7.23 MB)
Speaker: Rik Temmink
Session Level: 200

Track 3

Introduction to Windows Embedded

This session will bring you up to speed on the options you have to build devices using Windows Embedded technologies.
Speaker: Sean Liming
Session Level: 200

Embedded Enabling Features : Enhanced Write Filter, Hibernate Once and Resume Many

In this session, you will learn how to use Enhanced Write Filter (EWF) in Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 2. In this session, you will also learn about the more advanced features like Hibernate Once, Resume Many and the Registry Filter.
Speaker: Sean Liming
Session Level: 300

Increasing Developer Productivity with Platform Builder 5.0

Learn how to leverage Platform Builder 5.0's new Unified Build architecture to increase time to market. Platform Builder 5.0 allows faster edit/build/download/debug cycles via the new FileView window that exposes the underlying OS build tree.
Download:Increasing Developer Productivity with Platform Builder 5.0 (1.2 MB)
Speaker: Matt Young
Session Level: 300

Memory Leak Detection in Windows CE and Windows Mobile

Two of the biggest threats to the stability of a mobile device are memory and resource leaks. Desktop systems have so much RAM that leaks are simply annoying. On mobile and embedded devices, with their lower memory capacity and no paging file, leaks can be fatal. Learn tips and techniques for detecting and fixing memory and resource leaks using such tools at LMemDebug, Application Verifier, and other, little documented tools in this example filled talk.
Download:Memory Leak Detection in Windows CE and Windows Mobile (832 KB)
Speaker: Matt Young
Session Level: 400