Instant Palm OS Applications

This helpful resource gives Palm OS developers a great start with more than 10 ready-made applications—with code available right on the CD-ROM—plus practical explanations that desribe the technical process as well as the functions of the applications.

The Ultimate Collection of Ready-to-Use Applications and Expert Techniques Increase the power and flexibility of your Palm OS programs with this indispensable reference guide. This book provides programmers with examples of dozens of real-world,customizable applications that increase in complexity as you explore the Palm OS environment. The included CD-ROM contains the source code and resource files for each application in this book. Learn how to create animations,3D graphics,schedule alarms and increase the number of ways your Palm OS device can interact with other Palm OS devices,Windows-based computers,and the Wireless Web—whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer.

• Develop increasingly sophisticated Palm-based software
• Program code for use with the GCC compiler or Metrowerks CodeWarrior compiler included on the CD-ROM
• Apply Web clippings to create applications that interact with Perl scripts and Active Server Pages to build Palm-based Web sites
• Write programs that create alarms to notify users of upcoming events
• Create programs that interact with other Palm OS devices using InfraRed communication
• Learn how to encrypt data your applications store in Palm OS databases
• Make animations,games,and other special effects in 3D
• Develop applications that can communicate with PCs across the Internet
• Design applications that allow you to allocate,lock,and manipulatememory
• Learn how to save user settings and works in progress using databases

On the Value-Packed CD-ROM:

• Ready-to-use Web development solutions
• All the source code used throughout the book