Palm Programming

[jisoo22]

Hello all!

I'm getting interested in Palm software development. Can anyone give me any pointers on how to get started? I heard that Codewarrior is great for Palm OS dev. but I can't afford $450 =P Some suggestions for programming tutorials would be appreciated too. I'm working on a Windows platform.

Thanks,
Jisoo22

 

[pentode]

Palm apps are written in C, mostly. You can use GNU's gcc compiler along with PRC-Tools for a free development environment. Do some web searching on PRC Tools. You will also need a Unix environment on your PC. Cygwin is normally used for that.

It is bit of work getting everything set up, but it's all free. Although, you'll probably need a Palm programming book to get much done.

Good luck.

 

[briand2]

If you are willing to use a version of the Basic language, then you could try using NS Basic. I had a go with it and it seemed OK, especially as I use VBA a lot. I just didn't have time to play around enough, so I don't know NS Basic inside out. You can download a demo version (I think), from "

http://www.nsbasic.com/palm/".

I know it won't make really fast, compiled programs like proper "C" compiled languages would, but the few tasks I asked it to do were fast enough for me!

Regards,

Brian

 

[jisoo22]

Is there anything around for Java-based Palm programming?

thanks,
Jisoo22

 

[codestorm]

Hey,

If you haven't already found this out, you can go to java.sun.com and look at J2ME, in particular MIDP.

Also you can check out

http://www.microjava.com

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