Overview

The .NET Compact Framework brings the world of managed code and XML Web services to smart devices, and it enables the execution of secure, downloadable applications on devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), mobile phones, and set-top boxes. The Definitive Guide to the .NET Compact Framework targets both first-time and experienced mobile developers, and is a comprehensive guide to building mobile applications using the .NET Compact Framework (CF) and Smart Device Extensions (SDE) for Visual Studio .NET. Expert authors Larry Roof and Dan Fergus provide developers with everything they need to produce robust applications, including how to create effective user interfaces, work with device-based data sources, access enterprise data, leverage Web services, incorporate XML into applications, build help systems, and generate setup routines.

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Author:   Dan Fergus ,  Larry Roof
Publisher:   APress
Imprint:   APress
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   1.891kg
ISBN:  

9781590590959

ISBN 10:   1590590953
Pages:   1032
Publication Date:   29 September 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The .NET Compact Framework Chapter 2: Smart Device Extensions Chapter 3: Designing an Effective Interface Chapter 4: NETCF Controls Chapter 5: Creating Controls Chapter 6: Menus, Toolbars, and Status Bars Chapter 7: Graphics Chapter 8: Files and Directories Chapter 9: Introduction to ADO.NET Chapter 10: Data Binding Chapter 11: Introduction to SQL Server CE Chapter 12: Working with Server-Based Data Chapter 13: Working with Device-Based Data Chapter 14: Working with XML Chapter 15: Mobile Networking Chapter 16: XML Web Services Chapter 17: Working with Unmanaged Code Chapter 18: Working with POOM Chapter 19: Building Help Systems Chapter 20: Application Settings Chapter 21: Creating Setups for Your Applications Chapter 22: Producing Reports Appendix A: Setting Up Your Development Environment: A Quick Step-Through Appendix B: Working with the Emulator Appendix C: Resources Appendix D: Sample Applications Appendix E: Error Handling Appendix F: Custom Controls in C#

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Dan Fergus currently works as a consultant and trainer teaching a Compact Framework course along with Visual Basic .NET and ASP.NET courses. Dan has been working with .NET and the Compact Framework since the beginning, and has several applications on the PocketPC on the market. Before becoming an independent contractor, Dan worked at NuMega Technologies as the development lead on Visual Basic 6 debugging tools. Dan also speaks at developer conferences around the world and writes for several magazines.

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