Hi,

I've been programming in C++, but have recently got into Java. It is good for programming the internet and mobile devices, i.e., mobile phones, pocket pc's etc. Going from C++ to java is okay, some of the important commands are very similar and developing java programs is very cheap.

What I need help on is to study programming mobile devices in C++. I know it is possible but I'm sure it is quite complex. Also, I need to do it with Bloodshed Dev C++. I have just got a hold of Visual C++ Express but I am struggling in learning how to operate it.

Anyone know of a good book on the subject?

Any good websites?

Much regards,

juned

I don't know Bloodshed Dev C++, but it appears to be an IDE and not a toolchain. Regardless, you will want to tie any frontend development "world" to the backend compiler/toolchain. In the case of Windows CE and Windows Mobile, there are not many x86-based devices in the mobile space compared to the ARM variants. What this means is that you will need a cross-compiler in order to develop and test your code.

One tactic is to download the Windows CE Platform Builder evaluation and develop for hand-held, non-phone devices. To develop for phones, you probably need Windows Mobile, which is significantly more difficult to obtain.

I don't know of any good books, as they are obsolete as soon as they are printed. However, I encourage you to read Doug Bolings' books, as they tend to be very well written, though perhaps more C oriented than your desire.

I don't know if the "Express" version of Visual Studio supports mobile devices, but if it does, you can download the various WinMobile/WinCE SDKs and emulators, etc. and install/run them. Of course, these have nothing to do with the Bloodshed world, which is probably a good thing, because the MS tools are relatively tightly integrated with the end-to-end development process.

Once you get the tools installed, be sure to install the relevant MSDN components. There are tutorials and plenty of useful information to keep you busy for weeks.


MxB