Which platform/language?

[arzoo400]

There seems to be so many platforms for wireless devices, and different languages to develop apps for them.

What's a good language to learn that will be useful in the future?

[Brad Jones]

The three most common languages I am seeing used for handheld development in the 'mass market' are:

J2ME
Embedded Visual Basic
Embedded Visual C++

Granted, other languages such as C and C++ are being used; however, the above three languages seem to be moving to the top of the list. Additionally, you asked about which seemed to be longer term.

There are other tools and languages being used as well. Things to look at would include BREW and Symbian as well as the .NET Compact Framework.

You should consider the target platforms you are going to be developing for when trying to select a languages. This includes whether you are developing for phone-type handhelds or for PDAs. If for PDAs, then you should consider whether you are going for PocketPC, Palm, and/or some other OS. In a lot of ways, your target platform may help direct the language and/or tool you should use.

Anyone disagree or agree? :)

Brad!