.NET Compact Framework Developer Model
The .NET Compact Framework provides a model for developers to use for creating applications and components that can target either a broad variety of devices and platforms or a specific category of devices.
Note
The .NET Compact Framework is for developing client applications on smart devices. If you want to develop Web-based server applications for mobile clients, see Creating ASP.NET Mobile Web Applications.
In This Section
Building on Core Components
Describes the core components of the .NET Compact Framework and how developers can target a broad range or a particular set of devices by introducing optional components.Creating Additional Components
Describes steps and guidelines for creating optional components.
Related Sections
- Architectural Overview
Describes the core components of the .NET Compact Framework.