Access Free RampUp for Windows Mobile

Microsoft released RampUp for Windows Mobile Application Development on MSDN, the company's online nook dedicated to the developer community. RampUp is designed as an online learning program driven by the community, according to the software giant, and is offered completely for free. The initiative is focused on a variety of solutions and technologies, including ASP.NET, SharePoint, Visual Studio and even offers a track on developer basics. The latest content to be added is designed to catalyze development of applications built on top of the Windows Mobile operating system.

“The Windows Mobile RampUp track consists of 7 modules, each of which takes you one step further to master Windows Mobile Application Development. These modules range from a basic introduction to Windows Mobile Application Development and a lesson on how to use the tools to Advanced Windows Mobile Forms Development. You will learn about Device Emulators, such as the specific features of Device Emulator 2.0 and Device Emulator 3.0, and we will show you how to control individual Device Emulators from inside Visual Studio 2008,” Constanze Kratel, community program manager, Windows Mobile Content, Community, and Engagement Team, revealed.

The Redmond company sold over 18 million copies of Windows Mobile in 2008. In 2009, the software giant expects in excess of 20 million Windows Mobile phones to make it into customers' hands, especially with the upcoming launch of Windows Mobile 6.5. In this context, the company is looking to ignite an increase in Windows Mobile application development. In addition to the free content on RampUp, developers also have the Windows Marketplace for Mobile to market and sell their apps.

Kratel promised that devs would be able to get an insight even into SQL Server CE. “You will learn about the specific security consideration you will have to make when developing applications for Windows Mobile. In the final module, you will receive an overview of Windows Mobile Web development. You will learn how to identify on which device your application will run and what devices will support AJAX,” she added.