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Pocket PC Network Programming

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There is somewhat of a dearth of books on Pocket PC development in general, and so that there is a book of this quality devoted to Pcoket PC Networking is pretty amazing. And "Networking" really means more than just what most folks might consider Networking, like Desktop Synchronization, Infared and a chapter on Pocket PC Phone issues.

This is the preeminent book for Pocket PC developer who wish to integrate communications into their applications. Steve does a very good job of discussing (and explaining) the current API set in C++ that developers have at their disposal, then nicely transitions this in the latter part of the book to the new managed-code APIs as well.

I recommend this book if you are or need the following:
1. Pocket PC/CE developer
2. Hard-core C++ or managed-code developer
3. Need a quick and informative reference for building code quickly that works

The content is amazing covering a lot of issues on Pocket PC programming. Very detailed and easy to understand. A lot of code samples making life so much easier! A must for every Pocket PC developer.

Before I picked up a copy of Steve's book, I had no idea that there was so much to network programming on the PocketPC. Now, I wouldn't want to do that programming without this book. Thanks, Steve!

If you want to start programming network and distributed systems in Pocket PC platform this is the book for you.

Juan Carlos Olivares Rojas
http://mail.cenidet.edu.mx/~jcolivares04c/

Any developer can benefit from this useful book. Combining the best aspects of a users' guide and a reference manual, the book has any information a Pocket PC programmer would need, in a format that's easy to use and readable. The index, FAQs and code samples make it easy to find just the information you're looking for, with descriptions providing more context and background. And I particularly enjoyed the funny and appropriate quotes from movies or TV programs at the beginning of each section.

This book belongs not on the shelf of every mobile developer, but in their hands. Simply everything you need to know.

If you're crazy about writing useful apps for sexy little devices like the PocketPC Phone Edition and need a good networking reference, wired or wireless, you must buy this book. It is anchored by a strong index and a sensible and logical chapter structure. My favorite feature is the just-inside-the-cover FAQ (front and back) with page numbers where the question is answered.

Unlike many technical books, PocketPC Network Programming will neither insult your intelligence nor assume that you know everything. Basic concepts (like cookies, headers, SMS, etc) are briefly, thoroughly, and elegantly described.

Most importantly, Steve Makofsky's code samples are crisp, well-documented, and his explanations are easy to follow--even for a confirmed eVB/eC# junkie like me. In particular, there's an excellent chapter on the Pocket Outlook Object Model and MAPI that explains how to create Pocket Outlook plugins, and more.

I recommend this book without reservations and would rank it up there with books from the likes of Stephen Walther, Charles Petzold, and Don Box.

Great explanations of concepts and code make this a terrific resource for those interested in network programming on a Pocket PC. It provides great refreshers for those with basic networking knowledge while allowing others to jump forward to sections on working with SMS, Pocket PC Phone Edition, and more.

All-in-all, a great resource.

This is the de facto networking reference that the Pocket PC community has been waiting for. It introduces the network model to new programmers as well as handling the advanced topics that veteran programmers would be looking for. The book also covers the newer technologies that are found in the Phone Edition of the PPC platform which I've been looking for in a text for months. The included source code has also been invaluable as the cited examples are great to learn by and can be used to jump start projects.

A definite "must have" for any Pocket PC programmer that wants to access networks in their applications!