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.