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Palm OS Programming Bible, Second Edition:

Unleash the full power of the Palm OS with the newest tools, code, and applications!

This fully revised and updated volume lets you command the enhanced capabilities of Palm OS versions 4 and 5.

You’ll learn to transfer data via Bluetooth and SMS as well as infrared beaming, unravel the mysteries of TCP/IP communication through the Palm OS net library, gain skill in handling user input through the increasingly popular one-handed navigation hardware, and create applications using the highly acclaimed Falch.net DeveloperStudio.

Whether you’re new to Palm OS programming or a veteran seeking the latest options for your customers, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know for programming Palm OS handhelds.

Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of Palm OS programming-

Create applications with DeveloperStudio, CodeWarrior, and PRC-Tools
Manage data on removable memory cards with Virtual File System
Program third-party handhelds and resolve hardware differences
Develop conduits using new code samples
Master new methods of wireless data transfer
Explore navigation wheels, sampled sound, and high-resolution displays
Exterminate bugs with Palm OS Simulator and Palm Reporter
Adapt older apps with PACE

Description:

* Examines new Palm OS handheld models and new tools for developing Palm OS programs.

* Includes new working code samples for developing conduits, which synchronize data between handhelds and PCs.

* Contains a new chapter on the Virtual File System, which allows for handling of data on removable memory cards in the newest Palm devices.

* Covers the new graphic and sound capabilities available in OS 5.

Paperback: 1008 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.00 x 9.04 x 7.44
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd edition (October 18, 2002)
ISBN: 0764549618

Palm OS Programming Bible:

Leverage the power and versatility of the Palm OS with this comprehensive guide!

Whether you're a corporate developer looking for new ways to distribute information to your mobile workers or a programmer interested in maximizing the capabilities of Palm OS devices, this book will help you get there.

Your guided tour begins with solid explanations of the Palm OS, which powers Palm handhelds, the Handspring Visor, and the new Sony Clié, among other devices.

You then get step-by-step instructions on writing applications, including detailed tips on everything from using the latest development tools for streamlining your programming to making the most of the hot new wireless Web features.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Palm OS programming-

Customize your user interface with alerts, pop-up triggers, and more
Build forms and menus with Constructor
Master compiling and linking in CodeWarrior or with GNU tools
Sync apps with desktop computers through conduits
Create, retrieve, and modify database information
Maximize Palm OS power usage and memory
Transfer data by beaming, using a serial port, or accessing the Internet
Develop Web clipping apps

Bonus CD-ROM includes:

Trial versions of Satellite Forms and Pendragon Forms
PocketC Compiler 3.5
Symbol Palm Terminal Software Development Kit
Demo version of CASL
LispMe
Plus author-created code and examples from the book

Description:

With complete coverage of the new Palm wireless and Web capabilities, this one-step reference shows programmers how to create next-generation applications for Palm OS devices using all the latest development platforms and tools. The author has tested the many code samples against all Palm OS versions right up to the new OS 3.5. The value-packed CD-ROM includes development tools, demos, and sample code.

Paperback: 893 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 2.25 x 9.25 x 7.50
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Book and CD-ROM edition ()
ASIN: 0764546767