Programming for Devices Using the .NET Compact Framework
This section provides information on developing smart device applications using the Visual Basic or C# language and the .NET Compact Framework.
In This Section
- What's New in Managed Device Projects
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Lists important changes since Visual Basic .NET 2003.
- Differences from Desktop in .NET Compact Framework Development
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Describes differences from developing desktop applications.
- Variations in .NET Compact Framework Versions
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Describes the several releases of the .NET Compact Framework, including service packs.
- Differences Between Pocket PC 2003 and Smartphone 2003 Controls
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Presents a table showing which controls are supported for Pocket PC 2003 development and which are supported for Smartphone 2003 development.
- Controls and Components in Managed Device Projects
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Describes additional controls and components available for device development.
- Custom and User Controls in Device Projects
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Describes the functionality available for device projects.
- COM Interoperability for Devices
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Describes how to create COM Interop assemblies in a managed device project.
- Creating and Developing Managed Device Projects
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Provides step-by-step instructions for common device development tasks.
- Data in Managed Device Projects
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Describes how to manage data for devices in Visual Studio 2005.
- Walkthrough: Creating a Simple Application
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Provides step-by-step instructions on creating a simple Visual Basic or Visual C# device project.