First developer post

[nevarDeath]

Well it really sucks that one thread got deleted, the one about what it takes to start programming, the one that took me 30 mins to write a decent answer..but oh well, we can start again and build an even better thread! hahaha, or maybe not, but this is the first post in the developer's section nonetheless

[lthwc]

Thanks for making the first post.

I've decided to bite the bullet, and I've downloaded Cygwin and PRC-Tools. CaslSoft is easy, but I think it's limited.

I've bought the updated Palm OS Bible, with new OS5 sections. Wish me luck!

[Eric S]

OOH! they've updated the PalmOS Bible?!? Cool. Not my favorite book, but it's the first book I like that's been updated for something newer than 3.5

Definitely learn PRC-Tools unless you're C-phobic. The "friendly" RAD tools tend to trap you in an environment that breaks with every major OS upgrade. From what I've heard (haven't tried it myself), there are still CASLPro issues with PalmOS5, AppForgeBooster is going to be PalmOS5 ready "soon" and SuperWaba bombed out on my NX.

I can't remember what I said in my previous thread, I'd gladly retype it if I did. Anyone have a good enough memory to wake up a few lazy neurons to kickstart me?

[nevarDeath]

Damn! I'll have to get the newest edition of the PalmOS bible, it IS my favorite programming book for the palmOS :)

[MCorder]

Personally, I still like NSBasic. I've studied several different languages in school and done both visual and text style programing and I always go for the visual enviroment.
I havn't had a chance to use CodeWarrior, but I hear it's really nice.
I also carry PocketC for long flights, no serious apps written, but I enjoy playing with it.

I agree that PRCTools is a must have...

[nevarDeath]

I wasn't all that impressed with NSbasic, but everyone's different.

The mainn reason I don't like visual environments is really just a power issue for me. I started out on Qbasic and had control of that damn machine....Same with C...But with the visual environment...you don't vcode the window or anything and nothing is more annoying than geting into visual basic and not knowing how to change a part of a component...erg...so I try to stick to text style; however when I need to write a simple app quick VB is my best friend :)