What is a "SDK for Windows Mobile Apps"? Seems like maybe something put together Microsoft related to Windows 8. Or maybe it is a bold attempt to make Windows more relevant Apps? But what would that mean?
Good question. The quick answer is that Citrix has produced an SDK that allows Windows applications to take advantage of mobile device capabilities
what kind of characteristics
the supported functions include:.?
- screen keyboard
- selector display
- camera
- phone
- place
- text
- audio capture
Why would anyone want to?
A common problem with Windows applications is that they were never intended to be run on mobile devices. Much of their design was based on mouse and keyboard interaction. In addition, the display on a mobile device is much higher DPI (dots per inch), which reduces the controls and text. The land used to be easy to control with the mouse on a laptop become almost impossible to select a mobile display with a finger.
But in addition to being able to control the application, the user also expects to be able to use the features of the mobile device. Windows applications are usually not aware of the features that exist on a mobile device. It was only recently with Windows 8 it was possible to write a Windows application that uses the most advanced features of a phone or tablet.
But how it works?
In a black box perspective, the application calls an API to perform an action on the mobile device and the request is passed on to the mobile device HDX. The device then performs the action and returns the result through HDX. It's like the remote procedure call (RPC) in typical computer operating systems.
Who would find this useful?
The SDK is for Windows developers. Specifically, it is for developers or the company with the development of in-house or custom applications developers for integrators or software companies.
The SDK can not be used to automatically convert applications. The source code is required to use the SDK.
In general, it would be inappropriate to IT services unless they have developers writing code for Windows applications.
What platforms?
Server:
- Citrix XenApp 6.5
- Citrix XenDesktop 5.6 or 7.0
receiver:
- Citrix Receiver for iOS 5.6.1 or later
- Citrix Receiver for Android 3.1.170 or later
What interfaces?
- C #
- COM
- C / C ++
When available?
- Version 2.0 released in June 2013
- Version 1.0 released in December 2011
documentation?
documentation is generated from the source code is available on the Web at http://www.citrix.com/mobilitysdk/docs/. It includes samples and links to other resources.
Summary
The SDK for Windows Mobile Apps is now available. It is designed for Windows application programming developers. The runtime is available for use on XenApp and XenDesktop with applications that use the SDK. Applications are able to use the features of mobile devices when there is a connection between the receiver and XenApp / XenDesktop. Windows applications have better by running on mobile devices.
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