In my opinion, CodeWarrior is the best environment for serious Palm coding.
However, if you aren't already a strong 'C' programmer, I don't think it is
worth learning 'C' and CW to write one application. I'd use one of the
higher level "languages" (e.g., Satellite Forms).
Steve
Lynn Hay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:28559@palm-dev-forum...
>
> I am a learned-by-the-seat-of-my-pants coder, and I need some help.
> I've got an idea for a Palm application that will boost my husband's
> income as well as simplify his life. I will tell you what little I've
> got, then await your EXPERT opinions.
>
> First, we will need to buy a Palm unit, and I'm currently leaning
> toward the Palm IIIxe for its 8MB RAM. Much more functionality would
> be unnecessary due to his limited on-the-job computer needs (he's an
> artisan), but I welcome your opinions.
>
> I've seen a Palm application built with Satellite Forms($$$), and was
> told it was quite simple. But most of my on-line research recommends
> CodeWarrior($) as the preferred development software. A co-worker said
> he plans to use one of C/C++/VC++ for a Palm app he's got on the
> drawing board. My languages are geared to ESRI-GIS (ESRI Geographic
> Information Systems - AML, Avenue) as well as a pretty deep jump into a
> VB 6.0 project. I do have Visual C++ at my disposal. At this point in
> time, I have no plans to make the output printable, but I will want to
> store his input for download to an analysis database on our WIN98 PC.
>
> IF I could do this in VB, it would be no problem - except my spouse
> would have to carry a laptop around instead of a Palm and his
> environment is WAY too industrial for that. I don't expect to do any
> further development (unless I get HOOKED!!), so I'd like to keep costs
> as low as possible. Any and all information on OS version, Palm
> series, software preferences, tips, tricks, warnings, adjunct needs
> (compilers?)- ANYTHING - would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Please advise me,
>
> Your most humble newbie,
>
> Lynn Hay
> GIS Application Specialist
> GIS & Mapping Services
> Larimer County CO
>
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