Dan Samber, > Could some outline for me the benefits of using C instead of some > of the higher level development tools (AppForge, Satellite Forms, Pendragon etc.)? > Alternatively... could someone enlighten me as to what is lost by using these higher level tools? > > I've spent some time searching the archives and haven't been able to get a simple answer > on this topic .
For one: High level tools (AppForge etc) use socalled widget components which is wrappers to the raw PalmOS API functions - Where C directly use the raw PalmOS API for software development. Using wrappers (widgets) in high level languages increase the size of the final application (*.prc) alot and most ofter require the need to install a run-time envirorment etc. on the Palm device with your application (for it to work!). High level languages also decrease development time - Where you use wrapper components for easy development and is hidden from the low-level API underneath it! A language that really take this a big step forward, is PocketStudio (see below!) You use the API for application development (no run-time!) but PS do include wrapper units (ex: PSStrings etc) that combine most of the API functions for performing simple task. Regards, Lennie De Villiers ICQ# 57008830 PocketStudio Professional Pocket-Technologies.Inc - www.pocket-technologies.com Write PalmOS Applications With Your Delphi Skills! -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/tech/support/forums/
