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 Symbian OS Explained:

 

   Symbian OS Explained : Effective C++ Programming for SmartphonesThis book explains the key features of Symbian OS and will help you to write effective C++ code. It focuses on aspects of good C++ style that apply particularly to Symbian OS.

 

  21 items are used to target particular aspects of the operating system and provide a simple and straightforward exploration of coding fundamentals.

 

  Using example code and descriptions of best practice to deconstruct Symbian OS, the items guide you to what you should and should not do (and why), pointing out commonly-made mistakes along the way.

 

Technologies covered include:

 

  • Client-server architecture

  • Descriptors and dynamic containers

  • Active objects, threads and processes

  • Leaves, cleanup stack and 2-phase construction

  • Thin templates, good API design, memory optimization, debug and test macros

  • The ECOM plug-in framework

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 392 pages

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (November 19, 2004)

  • ISBN: 0470021306

 

 Symbian OS C++ Starter Kit:

 

   Symbian OS C++ Starter KitQuick and essential 'how to' information to get you up and running on Symbian OS in hours rather than days. 

 

  This essential guide is divided in two parts to suit two levels of developer: the first part introduces experienced C++ programmers to the Symbian specific concepts; the second part deals with the practical aspects of application development.

 

  • CD-ROM with SDK provided

  • Covers UIQ and Series 60 for Symbian OS v7.0 and v7.0s

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 256 pages

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (November 5, 2004)

  • ISBN: 0470090200

 

 Symbian OS C++ for Mobile Phones (Volume 2):

 

   Symbian OS C++ for Mobile Phones : Programming with Extended Functionality and Advanced Features Get up to speed on the latest release of Symbian OS with this new ‘from the source reference guide. After a brief introduction to Symbian OS fundamentals the book focuses on describing the interaction between the OS and the application, broadly following the lifecycle of an application. 

 

  It describes the new features particular to V7.0 (s) and provides conceptual and theoretical underpinnings to give the reader a thorough understanding of the OS.

 

  • Aims to build a general understanding of Symbian OS not just for a particular smartphone or UI

  • Packed with code and examples

  • Details advanced features such as user interfaces, files and views, multimedia services and communications, and messaging

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 462 pages

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (September 17, 2004)

  • ISBN: 0470871083

 

 Programming Java 2 Micro Edition for Symbian OS:

 

   Programming Java 2 Micro Edition for Symbian OS : A developer's guide to MIDP 2.0Hands-on information to help you fully exploit the capabilities of MIDP 2.0 on Symbian OS (including MMA, WMA and Bluetooth).

 

  This practical guide will walk you through developing example applications illustrating key functionality and explain how to install these applications onto real devices. The results are illustrated in a series of screen shots.

 

  • Code samples are provided throughout.

  • Focuses on J2ME MIDP 1.0 and 2.0, as this platform has become the Java standard for phones.

  • Covers the optional J2ME APIs that Symbian OS Java is currently supporting.

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 498 pages

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (July 16, 2004)

  • ISBN: 0470092238

 

Symbian OS C++ for Mobile Phones (Volume 1):

 

   Symbian OS C++ for Mobile PhonesThe ultimate developers guide to Symbian OS C++ programming.

 

  Programming Symbian OS is a key skill for mass market phone application development. Whether you are developing applications and services for shipping mobile phones, or involved in pre-market mobile phone development, this book will help you understand the fundamental theory behind developing Symbian OS C++ code for constrained devices.

 

  • A collaborative book, incorporating the expertise of over 30 Symbian engineers in its writing

  • Comprehensive coverage of the Symbian OS suitable for programming Nokia & Sony Ericsson systems and any Symbian OS v7 based smartphone

  • Also provides supporting material for v.6 and v.6 phones

  • Accompanying CD includes demo version of Metrowerks toolchain for the P800

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 826 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.75 x 9.20 x 7.54

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Book and CD-ROM edition (June 2003)

  • ISBN: 0470856114

 

 

 Symbian OS Communications Programming:

 

   Symbian OS Communications ProgrammingA developer's guide to the Symbian OS (Operating System) Communications Architecture. The Symbian OS Communications Architecture is the cornerstone of Symbian OS - enabling the combination of voice communications, wireless Internet access and computing functionality.

 

  This book is designed to help developers understand the Symbian platform and learn how to develop and deliver those vital products that plug-in to the comms architecture.

 

  •  Covers both architectural and "hands on" programming perspectives of the Symbian OS Comms Architecture

  •  Demonstrates how to use the Symbian OS Comms APIs from C++ and Java

  •  Includes coverage of technologies including: serial comms, sockets, IRDA, TCP/IP and PPP, Bluetooth, Telephony (GSM), Messaging (Email, Fax,SMS), HTTP/HTML, WAP/WML and more...

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 544 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.94 x 9.34 x 7.42

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (July 29, 2002)

  • ISBN: 0470844302

 

Programming for the Series 60 Platform and Symbian OS:

 

  Programming for the Series 60 Platform and Symbian OSThe first book on this new platform written by experts on the Series 60.

 

  Series 60 Platform is a smartphone platform designed for Symbian OS. It supports mobile browsing, multimedia messaging (MMS) and content downloading, as well as a host of personal information management and telephony applications.

 

  Programming for the Series 60 Platform and Symbian OS' integrates all necessary information for application development into one document, including software design, graphics and user interface programming, communications and Java programming on Series 60. IDC forecasts that by 2005, in Western Europe alone, 49 million smartphones will be shipped.

 

  • Publication will coincide with the launch of the Series 60 platform

  • Includes extensive code examples

  • Based on the most current version of the SDK (software developer's toolkit)

  • Associated Web site includes Series 60 SDK, code examples and more

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 550 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.23 x 8.78 x 7.90

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; (December 2002)

  • ISBN: 0470849487

 

 

Wireless Java for Symbian Devices:

 

  Wireless Java for Symbian DevicesJavaTM is the preferred language for developing applications and services on the Symbian OS: It is a powerful programming environment that enables fast, secure deployment of applications and services onto a wide range of wireless devices.

 

  Symbian's Java implementation gives developers access to key wireless technologies, including telephony, contacts management, calendaring, Datagram messaging and power monitoring.

 

  Complete with numerous illustrative and real-world examples, this 'from-the-source' guide provides developers with authoritative, practical and timely information on:

 

  • using the Symbian Software Development Kits.

  • the JavaPhone and Personal Java APIs, and how they are implemented.

  • writing efficient and optimized code for constrained devices.

  • understanding and working with Java on Communicator reference designs.

  • creating games.

  • accessing native functionality through JNI (Java Native Interface).

  • creating wireless services.

  • operator and service provider issues, including security, provisioning, rapid and reliable development.

 

Book info:

 

  • Paperback: 512 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.10 x 9.22 x 7.46

  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 1 edition (September 20, 2001)

  • ISBN: 0471486841

 

 

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