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Chapter 9: Windows CE Databases

Overview

Windows CE supports a unique database API for storing and organizing data in the system. The database functions provide a simple tool for managing and organizing data. They aren't to be confused with the powerful multilevel SQL databases found on other computers. Even with its modest functionality, however, the database API is convenient for storing and organizing simple groups of data, such as address lists and mail folders.

In this chapter, I'll give you an overview of the database API. The database API is one of the areas that have experienced a fair amount of change as Windows CE has evolved. Essentially, functionality has been added to later versions of Windows CE. Where appropriate, I'll cover the differences between the different versions and show workarounds, where possible, for maintaining a common code base.