Symbian C++ language
The Symbian Developer Network provides a range of technical papers covering all aspects of Symbian OS C++ programming from the basic through to the most advanced. Whether you want advice on the best techniques for debugging and error handling or how to utilize Symbian OS architectural and C++ language features to your advantage, our technical papers have all the information you need. View the papers
Runtime environments
‘Runtime environment’ is the term used to describe an application execution framework running on a hosting platform (i.e. Flash or Java running on a desktop or mobile) but is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to the programming language only. Runtime environments, which have been part of Symbian OS since the beginning, are becoming increasingly important players in the software industry. View the runtime environments
Symbian technologies
This section contains the system model overview illustrations of how the components of Symbian OS are grouped and fit together in different versions of Symbian OS. It also contains a range of papers explaining the workings of some of the technologies (e.g. LBS) that Symbian OS incorporates. View the technologies
Books
The books published by Symbian Press communicate authoritative, timely, relevant and practical information about Symbian OS and related technologies. The series contains beginner, advanced and reference guides to smartphone software development, using both the native programming language (Symbian C++) and a range of interpreted run-time languages. View the books
Booklets
Symbian Press booklets are designed to promote best practice and to introduce the latest technologies to developers in a handy, eye-catching format. With series ranging from Getting Started to Platform Security, these booklets are an essential desktop guide for all developers, from those just starting out with Symbian OS to those with years of experience. View the booklets
Symbian Developer Library
Here you can download and browse the latest definitive release of each version of the Symbian Developer Library (SDL). These are aimed at all developers working with Symbian OS to create new applications, and other Symbian OS products. View the documentation
Example application code
To help you in your application development, the Symbian Developer Network publishes a series of Symbian OS applications and utilities written by Symbian engineers. These are written either in C++ or in Java. View the documentation
FAQs
Here you can find the answers to the most frequently asked developer questions, together with other useful tech tips.More