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Begin developing for the Artemis

Hi there, I'd really like to get started on a programming project for the Artemis.
Is it possible to get all the required tools and compilers free and legally?
I already have MS visual studio, but I have no idea if I can use it to develop for the Artemis. Do I need some expansion pack?
Cheers for any advice!
(I'm assuming there's no way I can develop a WM5 app in Linux? Without using Wine.)

Hi, did you find something about the tools required for this? I'd also like to start developing on WM6.1 but only found this ATM:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158496.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158524.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158526.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158662.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb158519.aspx
Thanks

Which is supported, C# or C++?

Does Windows Mobile support coding in C# or C++, and if both, then which should I use? I'm asking this because I'm currently trying to learn computer programming, and I would like to eventually develop for Windows Mobile, but I'm not sure which programming language it supports. I've heard people say C++ and C#, and I'm confused.
Thanks

In theory you could do either one. Here are some links to get you started.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/bb264328.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/default.aspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/bb264330.aspx
The last one has some starter kits for both C++ and C#.

Thanks for the help!

C# is a managed environment of course, so it requires the .net compact framework to run. This can lead to issues if the framework you develop for is newer than that which is installed on the device. However, managed code is much easier to write than native code. There is no managed version of C++ tmk.

Sleuth255 said:
C# is a managed environment of course, so it requires the .net compact framework to run. This can lead to issues if the framework you develop for is newer than that which is installed on the device. However, managed code is much easier to write than native code. There is no managed version of C++ tmk.
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Quite true. Obviously you can write apps with either - but if it was up to me I would probably pick C# and use the latest .net compact framework avail at the time.

If you have knowledge of C++, it's much more powerful, and lots of win32 is the same on Windows Mobile. C# is simpler to do basic user interfaces, but the .Net overheads are far more significant on mobile devices than on desktops.

l3v5y said:
If you have knowledge of C++, it's much more powerful, and lots of win32 is the same on Windows Mobile. C# is simpler to do basic user interfaces, but the .Net overheads are far more significant on mobile devices than on desktops.
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amen to that.

2dgame

Hey,
Sry my english isnt very good :-( i'm trying to develop a 2dgame for windows mobile 6.5 but i don't know how to handle the graphic. i tested gapidraw but i'm not sure if it's still up to date. Any tipps how to create a 2droleplaying game? I'm using Visual Studio 2008 and windows mobile 6 sdk. I have some knowledge in C++ and C#.

Depends on what you build, if u want to do a role playing game u would need some of the more advance graphics systems like gapi. But like u said it is rather out of date. I would recommend doing it in open gl. If its simpler you could always use gdi,directdraw3d/2d.

do you mean opengl es? you maybe have a tutorial?

cocaman1234 said:
do you mean opengl es? you maybe have a tutorial?
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If you really want to learn OpenGL start with the "Red Book" (The Official Guide to Learning OpenGL) as the basis and then jump into OpenGL ES 2.0 programming with the "Gold Book" (OpenGL ES 2.0 Programming Guide) to see the difference between fixed function pipeline and the "new" shader concept and to learn how to use OpenGL on embedded systems.
But I don't now, if OpenGL is really necessary for a 2D game. It is not so easy to learn...

So what would you advise to do? What engine, what guide?

I want to become a Windows Phone 7 developer!

Hi all!
I decided I want to start developing apps for Windows Phone, and want some pointers. I already know visual basic and java, the latter of which was handy on creating a few apps on android. I 'm quite experienced when it comes to linux, and I'm also good with hardware. That's my backround. Now I've set my eyes on Windows Phone 7 and I want to take it up seriously. So where should I begin, what tools should I use, and is there a guide, possibly? I'm a fast learner, and very eager to begin!
Thanks in advance!

I posted a lot of links in the following thread (3rd message)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387900
Hope it helps, and good luck with whatever you write.
Ian

Thanks Ian! I'm gonna get started right away!

First of all you have to learn C# it's easy language and very similar to Java. Later you have to read sth about .net Framework. To write a application you have to download free Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone.
Good luck and have fun

You can use VB language too. So you should be good. No need to learn c#. But But you should, I love c#.
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To be open, C# == java (true) extra features and more functions

Hextor_PL said:
First of all you have to learn C# it's easy language and very similar to Java. Later you have to read sth about .net Framework. To write a application you have to download free Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone.
Good luck and have fun
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Is it necessary to have VS 2010 Express installed? Or is the VS for Windows Phone enough?
Damn..I have VS 2010 Express installed, and I just cannot uninstall it completely. Now, SDk 7.1 cannot be installed due to missing components.
Note: I uninstalled VS 2010 as it had that bug wherein you cannot start a new project. "Registry error"

not necessary. but it's must have one.

I think you need the full paid for version of Visual Studio in order to use VB coding on WP7 but if you already have that then it's all good!

comeradealexi said:
I think you need the full paid for version of Visual Studio in order to use VB coding on WP7 but if you already have that then it's all good!
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ans sometime you don't need to buy, if your country doesn't has laws like us

Thanks，your ansowers is useful for me too.(poor english)

[Q][C#][C++] How to create a game with XNA

Hi, i would like to develope a 2D game for Windows 8/RT and i'm directed to use C# with XNA. How can i do this? What apps and/or frameworks i have to download?
i already have VSExpress12, but there's not the option for XNA game...
I basically know also C++. What Language is better to create a 2D Game?
(i'm a newbie. i know )

Try MonoGame

francesco.piccia said:
Hi, i would like to develope a 2D game for Windows 8/RT and i'm directed to use C# with XNA. How can i do this? What apps and/or frameworks i have to download?
i already have VSExpress12, but there's not the option for XNA game...
I basically know also C++. What Language is better to create a 2D Game?
(i'm a newbie. i know )
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hi,
XNA Studio is not released for VS2012 and i looks like it will necer be because the reasontly stopped supporting XNA at Microsoft.
So if you wan't to develop on RT .. xna is not an option.

save_jeff said:
hi,
XNA Studio is not released for VS2012 and i looks like it will necer be because the reasontly stopped supporting XNA at Microsoft.
So if you wan't to develop on RT .. xna is not an option.
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Not true. You can develop XNA games for WinRT with MonoGame.

Ok, i can use XNA through MonoGame, but what features does Microsoft give to developers to create a 2D game for Windows rt?