Programming Techniques for Windows Mobile

4/19/2010

Although Windows Mobile devices share much in common with "desktop" Windows, there are many situations that are unique to mobile devices, or that apply only to Windows Mobile. Further, sometimes it's difficult to discover the specific technologies that are required to complete a specific programming task. This section provides information and practical advice about writing applications for Windows Mobile devices.

In This Section

• Beginner's Guide to Windows Mobile Development
  Beginners start here!

• Making use of Device-Specific Features
  Using the features that define the phone and communication capabilities of a Windows Mobile device.

• Best Practices for Windows Mobile Application Compatibility
  Helping ensure your application runs as expected on as many Windows Mobile devices as possible.

• Designing Applications for Windows Mobile Platforms
  Guidelines and instructions regarding designing applications for Windows Mobile devices.

• Creating Applications that Utilize GPS
  Using GPS to help your application determine the location of the Windows Mobile device.

• Developing with Managed Code
  Using Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET, and working with Visual C++.

• Writing Games for Windows Mobile Devices
  Information for game developers.

• Programming with Internet Explorer Mobile and AJAX
  Adding Web 2.0 features to your applications.

• Utilizing Windows Mobile-specific Controls
  Making use of the common controls available on Windows Mobile.

• The Mobile Client Software Factory
  Developing enterprise-strength applications using Software Factories.

• Deployment, Setup, Security and You
  Distributing your application.

• Writing Applications that Access Databases
  Creating and accessing local and remote databases.

• Updating Applications to Windows Mobile 6.5
  Making use of new Windows Mobile features.

• Working with Windows Media Player Mobile
  Adding support for Windows Media Player Mobile to your application.

• Writing MFC and ATL Applications for Windows Mobile
  Writing applications that make use of the MFC libraries.

• Device Drivers
  Reference information for interacting with device drivers, which, in turn, interact with devices.

Other Resources

Code Samples for Windows Mobile

Starter Kits

Windows Mobile Developer Wiki

Windows Mobile Home

"How Do I" Videos for Devices

See Also

Other Resources

Getting Started in Developing Applications for Windows Mobile