Palm OS Programming from the Ground Up

Create custom applications for Palm OS compatible personal digital assistants. Palm OS Programming from the Ground Up shows you everything you need to know to program a Palm device, including how to create GUI elements, and add databases. You'll learn to program Palm OS devices quickly and easily with Metrowerks' CodeWarrior included on the bonus CD-ROM. Throughout the book, expert applications developer Robert Mykland provides real-world debugging and architecture advice, as well as details on advanced topics such as using shared libraries.

• Learn about all versions of Palm OS compatible hardware-including the Handspring Visor
  
• Use Metrowerks' CodeWarrior to create your own Palm OS applications
  
• Add user interface elements-buttons, triggers, menus, scrollbars, and more
  
• Build custom controls and tables
  
• Work with Palm OS services and database management functions
  
• Troubleshoot your applications and maximize your memory allocation for faster processing
  
• Refer to "In-depth" boxes for advanced coverage of difficult programming techniques
  
• Add peripherals and easily find important Palm support sites on the Web