The Accredited Symbian Developer Primer
Fundamentals of Symbian OS
Published on 13. October 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
358 pages
978-0-470-05827-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Accredited Symbian Developer qualification (ASD) allows professional Symbian developers to validate their understanding and knowledge of Symbian C++ software development with an industry-recognized certificate of professional achievement.
The Accredited Symbian Developer Primer is the definitive guide to passing the ASD exam and becoming an Accredited Symbian Developer. The authors have identified essential information within the exam and explained each aspect in the appropriate detail.
This is the official guide to the ASD exam.
Key highlights include:
* Clear, concise and focused explanations
* Expertise from industry specialists
* The fundamentals of both C++ and Symbian C++ programming
* Accompanying website filled with sample exam questions
The Accredited Symbian Developer Primer is the definitive guide to passing the ASD exam and becoming an Accredited Symbian Developer. The authors have identified essential information within the exam and explained each aspect in the appropriate detail.
This is the official guide to the ASD exam.
Key highlights include:
* Clear, concise and focused explanations
* Expertise from industry specialists
* The fundamentals of both C++ and Symbian C++ programming
* Accompanying website filled with sample exam questions
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Paperback
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 19 cm
Thickness: 2 cm
Weight
658 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-05827-5 (9780470058275)
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E-Book
01/2007
Wiley
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Persons
Jo Stichbury is the author of Symbian OS Explained and one of the first Accredited Symbian Developers. She has been a Symbian OS C++ developer since 1997, working for Symbian, Ericsson and Nokia. Jo has worked with Symsource to write a number of the questions in the ASD exam.
Mark Jacobs has been in the software industry business for over 18 years, and has worked for Symbian OS for 6 years as a senior developer and system architect, often closely with Symbian licensees. He is an Accredited Symbian Developer.
Mark Jacobs has been in the software industry business for over 18 years, and has worked for Symbian OS for 6 years as a senior developer and system architect, often closely with Symbian licensees. He is an Accredited Symbian Developer.
Content
Foreword.
About this Book.
About the Authors.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Exam Essentials Summary.
1 C++ Language Fundamentals.
Introduction.
1.1 Types.
1.2 Statements.
1.3 Expressions and Operators.
1.4 Functions.
1.5 Dynamic Memory Allocation.
1.6 Tool Chain Basics.
2 Classes and Objects.
Introduction.
2.1 Scope and C++ Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Support.
2.2 Constructors and Destructors.
2.3 Class Members.
3 Class Design and Inheritance.
Introduction.
3.1 Class Relationships.
3.2 Inheritance.
3.3 Dynamic Polymorphism - Virtual Methods.
3.4 Static Polymorphism and Templates.
4 Symbian OS Types and Declarations.
Introduction.
4.1 The Fundamental Symbian OS Types.
4.2 T Classes.
4.3 C Classes.
4.4 R Classes.
4.5 M Classes.
4.6 Static Classes.
4.7 Factors to Consider when Creating a Symbian OS Class.
4.8 Why Is the Symbian OS Naming Convention Important?
References.
5 Leaves and the Cleanup Stack.
Introduction.
5.1 Leaves: Lightweight Exceptions for Symbian OS.
5.2 How to Work with Leaves.
5.3 Comparing Leaves and Panics.
5.4 What Is a TRAP?
5.5 The Cleanup Stack.
5.6 Detecting Memory Leaks.
References.
6 Two-Phase Construction and Object Destruction.
Introduction.
6.1 Two-Phase Construction.
6.2 Object Destruction.
References.
7 Descriptors.
Introduction.
7.1 Features of Symbian OS Descriptors.
7.2 The Symbian OS Descriptor Classes.
7.3 The Inheritance Hierarchy of the Descriptor Classes.
7.4 Using the Descriptor APIs.
7.5 Descriptors as Function Parameters.
7.6 Correct Use of the Dynamic Descriptor Classes.
7.7 Common Inefficiencies in Descriptor Usage.
7.8 Literal Descriptors.
7.9 Descriptor Conversion.
References.
8 Dynamic Arrays.
Introduction.
8.1 Dynamic Arrays in Symbian OS.
8.2 RArray, RPointerArray or CArrayX?
8.3 Array Granularities.
8.4 Array Sorting and Searching.
8.5 TFixedArray.
References.
9 Active Objects.
Introduction.
9.1 Event-Driven Multitasking on Symbian OS.
9.2 Class CActive.
9.3 The Active Scheduler.
9.4 Canceling an Outstanding Request.
9.5 Background Tasks.
9.6 Common Problems.
References.
10 System Structure.
Introduction.
10.1 DLLs in Symbian OS.
10.2 Writable Static Data.
10.3 Executables in ROM and RAM.
10.4 Threads and Processes.
10.5 Inter-Process Communication (IPC).
10.6 Recognizers.
10.7 Panics and Assertions.
References.
11 Client-Server Framework.
Introduction.
11.1 The Client-Server Pattern.
11.2 Fundamentals of the Symbian OS Client-Server Framework.
11.3 Symbian OS Client-Server Classes.
11.4 Client-Server Data Transfer.
11.5 Impact of the Client-Server Framework.
References.
12 File Server and Streams.
Introduction.
12.1 The Symbian OS File System.
12.2 Streams and Stores.
References.
13 Sockets.
Introduction.
13.1 Introducing Sockets.
13.2 The Symbian OS Sockets Architecture.
13.3 Using Symbian OS Sockets.
References.
14 Tool Chain.
Introduction.
14.1 Build Tools.
14.2 Hardware Builds.
14.3 Installing an Application to Phone Hardware.
14.4 The Symbian OS Emulator.
References.
15 Platform Security.
Introduction.
15.1 The Trust Model.
15.2 Capability Model.
15.3 Data Caging.
15.4 Secure Identifier, Vendor Identifier and Unique Identifier.
15.5 Application Design for a Secure Platform.
15.6 Releasing a Secure Application on Symbian OS v9.
15.7 The Native Software Installer.
References.
16 Compatibility.
Introduction.
16.1 Levels of Compatibility.
16.2 Preventing Compatibility Breaks - What Cannot Be Changed?
16.3 What Can Be Changed Without Breaking Compatibility?
16.4 Best Practice - Designing to Ensure Future Compatibility.
References.
Bibliography.
Index.
About this Book.
About the Authors.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Exam Essentials Summary.
1 C++ Language Fundamentals.
Introduction.
1.1 Types.
1.2 Statements.
1.3 Expressions and Operators.
1.4 Functions.
1.5 Dynamic Memory Allocation.
1.6 Tool Chain Basics.
2 Classes and Objects.
Introduction.
2.1 Scope and C++ Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) Support.
2.2 Constructors and Destructors.
2.3 Class Members.
3 Class Design and Inheritance.
Introduction.
3.1 Class Relationships.
3.2 Inheritance.
3.3 Dynamic Polymorphism - Virtual Methods.
3.4 Static Polymorphism and Templates.
4 Symbian OS Types and Declarations.
Introduction.
4.1 The Fundamental Symbian OS Types.
4.2 T Classes.
4.3 C Classes.
4.4 R Classes.
4.5 M Classes.
4.6 Static Classes.
4.7 Factors to Consider when Creating a Symbian OS Class.
4.8 Why Is the Symbian OS Naming Convention Important?
References.
5 Leaves and the Cleanup Stack.
Introduction.
5.1 Leaves: Lightweight Exceptions for Symbian OS.
5.2 How to Work with Leaves.
5.3 Comparing Leaves and Panics.
5.4 What Is a TRAP?
5.5 The Cleanup Stack.
5.6 Detecting Memory Leaks.
References.
6 Two-Phase Construction and Object Destruction.
Introduction.
6.1 Two-Phase Construction.
6.2 Object Destruction.
References.
7 Descriptors.
Introduction.
7.1 Features of Symbian OS Descriptors.
7.2 The Symbian OS Descriptor Classes.
7.3 The Inheritance Hierarchy of the Descriptor Classes.
7.4 Using the Descriptor APIs.
7.5 Descriptors as Function Parameters.
7.6 Correct Use of the Dynamic Descriptor Classes.
7.7 Common Inefficiencies in Descriptor Usage.
7.8 Literal Descriptors.
7.9 Descriptor Conversion.
References.
8 Dynamic Arrays.
Introduction.
8.1 Dynamic Arrays in Symbian OS.
8.2 RArray, RPointerArray or CArrayX?
8.3 Array Granularities.
8.4 Array Sorting and Searching.
8.5 TFixedArray.
References.
9 Active Objects.
Introduction.
9.1 Event-Driven Multitasking on Symbian OS.
9.2 Class CActive.
9.3 The Active Scheduler.
9.4 Canceling an Outstanding Request.
9.5 Background Tasks.
9.6 Common Problems.
References.
10 System Structure.
Introduction.
10.1 DLLs in Symbian OS.
10.2 Writable Static Data.
10.3 Executables in ROM and RAM.
10.4 Threads and Processes.
10.5 Inter-Process Communication (IPC).
10.6 Recognizers.
10.7 Panics and Assertions.
References.
11 Client-Server Framework.
Introduction.
11.1 The Client-Server Pattern.
11.2 Fundamentals of the Symbian OS Client-Server Framework.
11.3 Symbian OS Client-Server Classes.
11.4 Client-Server Data Transfer.
11.5 Impact of the Client-Server Framework.
References.
12 File Server and Streams.
Introduction.
12.1 The Symbian OS File System.
12.2 Streams and Stores.
References.
13 Sockets.
Introduction.
13.1 Introducing Sockets.
13.2 The Symbian OS Sockets Architecture.
13.3 Using Symbian OS Sockets.
References.
14 Tool Chain.
Introduction.
14.1 Build Tools.
14.2 Hardware Builds.
14.3 Installing an Application to Phone Hardware.
14.4 The Symbian OS Emulator.
References.
15 Platform Security.
Introduction.
15.1 The Trust Model.
15.2 Capability Model.
15.3 Data Caging.
15.4 Secure Identifier, Vendor Identifier and Unique Identifier.
15.5 Application Design for a Secure Platform.
15.6 Releasing a Secure Application on Symbian OS v9.
15.7 The Native Software Installer.
References.
16 Compatibility.
Introduction.
16.1 Levels of Compatibility.
16.2 Preventing Compatibility Breaks - What Cannot Be Changed?
16.3 What Can Be Changed Without Breaking Compatibility?
16.4 Best Practice - Designing to Ensure Future Compatibility.
References.
Bibliography.
Index.