This is the latest description of the aims of the text. This is, like much else in life, is subject to change, but we hope it reflects our aims. If you have any ideas about stuff that is missing, put a post on the forum.
Embedded programming is set to move into the mainstream as a variety of new devices based on .NET technology come to market. With the .NET Micro Framework any developer well versed with Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005 and Microsoft Visual C#® can build on their expertise to begin creating software for the next generation of tiny mobile devices, including the Windows SideShow™ product.
Written with direct involvement from the product team, this definitive reference shows you how to use the .NET Micro Framework to create new applications for small, connected, resource constrained devices. It covers essential topics including .NET and Micro Framework fundamentals, device capabilities, the use of emulation technologies, user interface design, the construction of managed hardware drivers and Windows SideShow essentials. In addition, it digs deeper into how to port key functionality from existing applications into new form factors. It is ideal for developers who want to move into embedded development and includes a multitude of practical examples and code samples.
We will be posting a full table of contents and links to sample pages so you can see for yourselves how well we are keeping to the aims above.