1. Introducing the Windows Mobile development
Tautvydas Dagys
2009

2. Agenda

3. Do you remember?

4. What is .NET Framework?

5. Architecture of .NET?

6. What was new in .NET Framework 3.0?
The programming model, runtime, and tools for building long-running, persistent, workflow- and rules-based applications
Windows Presentation
Foundation (WPF)
Windows Workflow Foundation (WF)
Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
A framework for building user interfaces for applications and media-rich experiences
An interoperable framework for building connected applications, with a focus on service orientation and Web services

7. Windows Mobile Development

8. Introduction Use the same development tools as desktop developers
There are a few challenges
Slower processors
Battery-powered devices
User interface restrictions
Device security
Application installation and execution
Encryption of data, devices can “easily” be lost
Prcessor Mhz

9. Introduction Win Mobile 6
One brand name for a wide variety of devices
Win Mobile 6 Standard (Smartphone)
WinMobile 6 Professional (Pocket PC)
Software development tools
Visual Studio 2005 Professional or better
Support for native and managed applications
Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 1.0 and .NET Compact Framework 2.0 support
Visual Studio 2008
.NET Compact Framework 3.5 and .NET Compact Framework 2.0 support

10. Development Tools
To develop applications for Windows Mobile 6 devices you need to install the Windows Mobile 6 software development kits (SDKs)
Separate downloads for Standard and Professional editions
Integrate seamlessly in Visual Studio 2005 and Visual Studio 2008
You can also download Win Mobile 6.1 or emulator images to target the newest devices

11. Development Tools
Developer experience identical for desktop and Windows Mobile applications
Fewer UI controls available
Fewer APIs available
Target the .NET Compact Framework
Highly compatible subset of the full MS .NET Framework

12. Developing Applications - Challenges
Dealing with different devices, different screen sizes, and different hardware
Creating effective user interfaces
Synchronizing data with desktops and servers
Network connections
Battery life

13. Demo

14. Device emulators Why use emulator to begin with?
Allows targeting a large range of devices without having access to physical devices
Allows testing of cellular connections without needing a costly physical connection
Allows easy testing of different security scenarions

15. Device Emulator Roadmap
Shipped with VS 2005
ARM based emulator
Device Emulator 2.0
In-place replacement of Device Emulator 1.0
Ships with Windows Mobile 6 SDKs
Device Emulator 3.0
In-place replacement of Device Emulator 2.0
Ships with Visual Studio 2008

16. Device Emulators Why use the emulators to begin with?
Allows targeting a large range of devices without having access to physical devices
Allows testing cellular connections without needing a costly physical connection
Allows easy testing of different security scenarios

17. Device Emulator 2.0 - Improvements
Faster Performance
Improved JIT ~ 40% performance increase
Updated User Interface
Improved configuration of peripherals
Bug fixes
Soft keys work everywhere
Re-bind NE 2000 adapter to different NICs at runtime
Non-US keyboard support

18. Demo

19. Device Emulator 2.0 – Cellular Emulator
New tool to test cellular connectivity
Make phone calls from Device Emulator
Receive phone calls on Device Emulator
Send and receive Text Messages

20. Demo

21. Device Emulator 3.0 – new features
Device Emulator Manager interface exposed
Enumerate all installed emulator images
Programmatically connect and cradle
Fully automated COM interface
Accessible from managed code through the Microsoft.DeviceEmulatorManager.Interop.9.0.dll
Access to interfaces from desktop applications / scripts

22. Device Emulator 3.0 – new features
XML config file to configure emulator instances
Friendly and easily-customizable alternative to DE command line
New .decfg file format
Save preferred emulator settings under “My Device Emulators”
Retrieve and reconfigure emulator settings at run time via code
DEM UI changes to mirror automation interfaces
Set security configurations through security manager

23. The Windows Mobile Family
Windows Mobile: many different devices
Different input capabilities
Professional with touch, Standrd no touch
No keyboard, 12-key keyboard, full QWERTY
Many different displays
Different sizes, orientations & resolutions
Phone support
Windows Mobile version differences
Hardware differences

24. Device differences Differences breakdown into 3 categories
Availability of touch-screen support
Different Form Factors
Extended capabilities
Windows Mobile version
.NET Compact Framework version
Available Hardware

25. Windows Forms Development
Not that different from developing Desktop Windows Forms Applications
Less Controls available
Depending on the type of device

26. Windows Forms Development
Drag and drop controls from the toolbox to the visible form in the Forms Designer
Consider different screen orientations

27. References http://msdn.microsoft.com/en- us/windowsmobile/default.aspx
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28. Questions and answers