The ultimate developer's guide to Symbian OS C++ programming.

Programming Symbian OS is a key skill for mass market phone application development. Whether you are developing applications and services for shipping mobile phones, or involved in pre-market mobile phone development, this book will help you understand the fundamental theory behind developing Symbian OS C++ code for constrained devices.

• A collaborative book, incorporating the expertise of over 30 Symbian engineers in its writing
• Comprehensive coverage of the Symbian OS suitable for programming Nokia & Sony Ericsson systems and any Symbian OS v7 based smartphone
• Also provides supporting material for v.6 and v.6 phones
• Accompanying CD includes demo version of Metrowerks toolchain for the P800

Contents

• Getting started
• System structure
• C++ and Object Orientation
• A Simple Graphical Application
• String and Descriptors
• Error Handling and Cleanup
• Resource File
• Basic APIs
• Stand-alone Applications
• Dialogs and Concrete Controls
• Graphics for Display
• Graphics for Interaction
• Files, Streams and Stores
• Finishing Touches
• Device- and Size-independent Graphics
• A Mulituser Application
• Active Objects
• Client-server Framework
• The GSDP Server
• GDP Implementations
• Appendix 1 Example Projects
• Appendix 2
• Appendix 3 TOGS Guide and Reference
• Appendix 4 Emulator Reference
• Index