Palm Database Programming: The Complete Developer's Guide

All the tools and information you'll need to write effective applications for Palm devices Palm(TM) Database Programming The demand for developers who can build applications for the Palm OS(TM) platform has never been greater. Now, with this "how-to" guide, you'll gain the necessary skills to program these new devices. Written by a software engineer specializing in Palm OS development, this book covers everything from the basics of Palm devices and writing applications to database synchronization and building database-centric applications. You'll be able to apply the information presented to create database applications, graphical user interfaces, and more. With the help of numerous examples and sample programs integrated throughout this book, you will:
* Learn the key features of the Palm operating system
* Master the development tools needed to build, run, and debug applications
* Write interactive database programs for the Palm platform
* Explore the code behind the Palm user interface
* Learn about Palm databases, relational databases, and database synchronization
* Create Palm applications that synchronize with external databases
* Build applications using Sybase(TM) Ultra Lite and Oracle(r) Lite Consolidator
The CD-ROM provides you with:
* All the examples discussed in the text
* Useful software that guides you through the development process, including a copy of CodeWarrior(r) Lite
* An evaluation version of Sybase's Adaptive Server Anywhere relational database, including the UltraLite deployment technology
* Comprehensive reference material on Palm OS
* Complete working code for current database technologies
The companion Web site at www.ericgiguere.com/palm features:
* Updates on the Palm Computing(r) platform
* Additional information not covered in the book
* Links to other important Palm Computing Web sites

ERIC GIGUÈRE is a software engineer in the Mobile and Embedded Computing Division of Sybase, Inc Previously, he was a lead developer on PowerJ, Sybase's Java development tool, where he was responsible for the PowerJ class library and database connectivity. He has written extensively for various magazines, including Dr. Dobb's Journal, Software Development, Computer Language, Byte, and Compute. He also wrote the Programmer's Guide to ARexx for Commodore Electronics. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of Waterloo, Ontario.