Wednesday 25 July 2012

Windows Mobile Apps Development: Tools and Technologies

If you think that mobile application development is limited to Android and iOS, think again. While Windows might not be the biggest player in the market, Microsoft’s market share is certainly growing. Getting your mobile app up and into the Windows marketplace now might be an excellent idea. Of course, in order to do that, you’ll need to know more about the various tools and technologies required for Windows mobile apps development. Here are a few of the things you should know:
C++

C++ has been around for a rather long time as a programming language. The current version, eMbedded Visual C++ is used to create apps based on Windows CE, as well as on Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and other Windows operating systems. 
 
SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server plays a vital role in developing applications for the web, as well as for mobile devices. You’ll find a relatively robust set of relational database functions here, and it’s a good option for simplifying app development.

Visual Studio .NET

Visual Studio .NET offers Windows mobile apps development using the same tools utilized in creating desktop applications. As such, it’s a pretty powerful solution to app development needs and can give you access to newer programming languages than C++. 
 
Of course, these are only a few of the tools and technologies available for Windows mobile apps development. In addition, if you’re new to the world of app programming and development, and unfamiliar with these tools, the learning curve can be considerable. Rather than going it alone, it’s really a better idea to work with an experienced app developer who understands how these and other Windows-specific tools work.

Working with an experienced app developer can offer some pretty significant advantages. Obviously, you won’t have to take the time to overcome the learning curve present with Windows mobile apps development. Second, you benefit from their experience, which means that you can avoid complications and problems like a high number of bugs and exceptions in the app coding. 
 
Yet another advantage of working with a quality developer experienced with Windows app development is that you’ll be much more likely to end up with an app that offers an ideal user experience. After all, if you’re not able to provide your users with a reliable, enjoyable, quality app, you’ll find that your purchases drop through the floor. It’s all about providing a stable app and focusing on your end users’ experience. Working with an experienced development team ensures that you can do that without being bogged down with learning the ins and outs of new tools available to you.

Going it alone in Windows mobile apps development is possible, but it’s not really recommended.

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