Windows Mobile Development
Simple. Streamlined. Rewarding.
With an integrated end-to-end process that takes you from development to distribution – your applications will be at the fingertips of millions of Windows Mobile users via the Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.
1. Develop2. Test3. Distribute
Explore our well-stocked toolbox. See what develops.
Windows Mobile makes it easy, with a rich set of tools and comprehensive technical support resources designed to make development more productive—and profitable.
- Get Visual Studio 2005 or 2008 Professional - From the beginning coder to seasoned professionals, Visual Studio optimizes every step of the development process—from concept and design through coding and testing.
- Download the Developer Toolkit - NEW! Consists of 6.5 emulator images, gesture APIs, links to new Windows Mobile 6.5 documentation on MSDN, and more.
- Get the Developer Resource Kit (DRK) - UPDATED! Learn about Windows Mobile, install developer tools, access technical resources, tap into the developer community.
- More at the Windows Mobile Developer Center on MSDN - Access deep technical documentation, code gallery samples, community support, downloads ,and more.
Ace the test.
Testing your Windows Mobile application ensures both worldwide mobile operators and online retailers know your applications have met choice mobile testing standards, enabling your application to work on any Windows Mobile Device. With well-defined application readiness standards and test tools available for download, we can help you build high quality applications for Windows Mobile users.
- Hopper Test Tool - Simulates input stress on Windows Mobile powered devices. Quickly isolate troublesome scenarios and find bugs in your applications.
- Application Verifier - Used in Visual Studio, Application Verifier is a runtime verification tool for native code designed to make it easier to create reliable applications by identifying stability errors.
Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.
Go to market—at home and abroad.
End users can purchase your application from the online Marketplace or directly from their Windows Mobile device.
The Windows® Marketplace for Mobile will be installed on every Windows Mobile 6.5 device worldwide, with a prominent place on the Start menu so it’s easy for users to find.
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Application Provider Agreement - Terms of the relationship between the Application Provider accepting the agreement and Microsoft relating to distribution through the Windows Marketplace.
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Application Submission Guidelines - Testing requirements for software products that run on the Windows Mobile operating system.
- Marketplace FAQ - Detailed Q&A about registration and distribution via Windows® Marketplace for Mobile.