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Quick Recipes on Symbian OS

Mastering C++ Mobile Development

Essential reading for C++ developers new to Symbian OS, this book shows you how to develop applications for Symbian smartphones from scratch.

Whether you need to port a desktop application, create a quick prototype or simply want to learn about application development in the mobile space, this book is both the perfect introduction to Symbian OS and an excellent reference guide.  The book is like a cookbook, with self-contained chapters covering common programming tasks. Each section explains the length of time needed to implement the code, and its difficulty level. Tasks are explained in detail, and snippets of example code provided.  The full sample code is provided for download so it can be used a starting point in your own projects

Quick Recipes on Symbian OS begins with a chapter on 'Getting Started' and finishes with an explanation of best practices with tips and tricks. Particular highlights include:

  • Symbian OS Development Basics
  • Symbian OS technologies: graphics, multimedia, location-based services, telephony, networking and messaging
  • Next Level Development
  • Releasing Your Application
 
Developing Software for Symbian OS

Book facts

  • Author: Michael Aubert et al
  • Published by John Wiley & Sons
  • Publication date: June 2008
  • 368 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0470997834
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