Migrating Applications to Windows Mobile 5.0
This section provides an overview of Migrating applications to Windows Mobile 5.0 in order to make the most of the new tools and features present in the new version.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 is the supported environment for Windows Mobile Version 5.0 application development. Visual Studio 2005 takes the place of eMbedded Visual C++ and eMbedded Visual Basic, and provides new tools and features for the mobile developer.
The Windows Mobile Version 5.0 SDKs for Pocket PC and Smartphone provide the tools, documentation and emulators required to create applications in Visual C++, and also in Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET using the .NET Compact Framework.
For a list of a few of the most common issues and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on migrating applications see Windows Mobile Platform Migration FAQ for Developers
Some of the common migration scenarios are outlined below:
Migrating applications based on Windows
In the case of migrating Windows applications to portable devices, Windows Mobile Version 5.0 provides a subset of the same Win32 APIs used on the desktop, and the Compact Framework provides a subset of the .NET Framework - greatly simplifying the process. For information on aspects unique to Windows Mobile-based devices, see Architecture for Windows Mobile Applications
Migrating applications based on Windows CE or earlier versions of Windows Mobile
For a guide to migrating your eMbedded Visual C++ 3.0 and eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 device projects to Visual Studio 2005 see Migrating Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ Projects to Visual Studio 2005
Windows Mobile Version 5.0 provides new APIs covering feature areas including graphics, GPS support, ActiveSync, email, contacts and camera controls. For full details see What's New in Windows Mobile Version 5.0.
See Also
Writing Code for Multiple Devices and Versions
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