Microsoft Releases Mobile Application Developer Toolkit
At the Club Pocket PC - Boston meeting this past Wednesday (held at the Microsoft offices in Waltham, MA), I happened to notice a new piece of collateral out on display for the taking. Sure enough, it was the new Mobile Application Developer Toolkit! This is a really incredible compilation of tools and information -
The Mobile Application Development Toolkit provides all the resources you need to start building mobile applications for Windows Mobile-based Smartphone and Pocket PC devices. Visual Studio .NET 2003 and the .NET Compact Framework enable you to build Windows Mobile-based applications quickly and efficiently, whether you want to create an entirely new mobile solution or extend a current desktop application to mobile devices.
Choose Your Learning Style
Do you prefer to dive right in and play with code samples? Or, do you prefer a more guided, step-by-step approach to programming? Regardless of your style, you will find this DVD a useful resource for developing mobile applications. Included on this DVD are:
- Mobile Development Guided Tour
- QuickStarts*
- Hands-on Labs
- Technical Articles
- Business Success Stories
- Developer Tools and SDKs
- 60-day Trial DVD of Visual Studio .NET 2003 Professional
- Software and Special Offers
To get the toolkit or to send feedback, choose from the following options:
Order the Toolkit on DVD: In the United States, order a copy of the Mobile Application Development Toolkit DVD for a small fee. The DVD will be available outside of the United States in late November.
Download the Toolkit: Download the free Mobile Application Development Toolkit.
Get the Latest Resources and Offers: Visit the DevTools MAD Lounge for new partner offers and additions to the Mobile Application Development Toolkit.
ComponentOne Bonus Offer: If you already have the Mobile Application Development Toolkit DVD or have downloaded the kit, visit mobile.msdevtools.net and sign up to receive your ComponentOne bonus offer e-mail.
Whether you are a new or experienced .NET Compact Framework developer, this kit is definitely worth having.