I think there are better libraries for Palm available in C++, so if you are a beginner, some of these libraries will make life a little easier. Not all things in Palm are obvious by any means. I started my project back in CW 6 when the C++ compiler was a little quirky, but now it is great. The only thing I like about C over C++, is that it is a little easier to debug and stepping through the code is faster (without all the constructors/deconstructors). Not a huge thing, but if you've ever spent a day stepping through code to find a memory leak, you'll understand.
I have an app similar to your's - we download schedules and client info and custom forms, which the staff fill out and then send back to the server through wireless or conduits. It took several months to get the original app done, then we've been refining it off and on for 3 years. As a Palm newbie, I would give yourself a minimum of 3-4 months to complete something like this, but possibly longer - depending on the complexity of the app, the communication protocols, and your C/C++ skills. This doesn't include writing the backend system if you have to do that as well. I just spent 2 weeks rewriting our network layer to get rid of the iNetlibs and support 802.11 with OS5 - nothing in Palm is quick and easy. Read this newgroup, especially anything from Ben Combee, get yourself some Palm Books, and stock up on the ice cream. Feel free to email if you have any questions. -Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Chris Hall" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hello, > I was wondering which language seems to be more widely used for Palm > development, C or C++? Is there any major benefit for using one language > over the other? > Being a newbie (I have CodeWarrior for development), how long should a > basic palm application take to develop? I have an application I would like > to develop where the major functionality of the application would be data > entry- an application that would create orders. It would also need to > communicate with our host system to download customer, routing, pricing, and > product type data to be used in the order entry process. We would need to > upload order data to the host also. > I understand that without specific requirements, it is not easy to give > an time estimate. I was just wondering what a general timeframe might be to > develop an application like this, by a single developer.... a week, a month, > a year? I was looking for a general idea. > Any insight you can give on the subject would be greatly appreciated. > Thanks, > Chris Hall > > -- For information on using the Palm Developer Forums, or to unsubscribe, please see http://www.palmos.com/dev/support/forums/
