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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