I write to inquire if there is an entity that keeps track of the usage and geographic distribution of mobile apps. I am looking for something parallel to the Neilsen rating but for apps. Any guidance in this regard would be appreciated

I write as one who is little more than a novice. As of this writing, I have litte more that the concepts of namespace, class, methods, operators, operands. Although there is much more learning in my path I have a need to comprehend and ultimately create an API for a project. My thinking is that if I can actually do items necessary to such an interface my practical experience would be more memorable to me. As of this writing, I have read the entire Wikipedia primer... understanding about half of it. Primarily, I would want to see reading appropriate to my level but also some exercises so as to demonstrate what does what. Hoping for someone's guidance for a series of correspondence that would be finite. Presently working with visual studio 2008 Team Suite.

I write as a relative novice but have the basics of namespace, class, method, etc. Looking to commence a mobile educational project. Looking for specific guidance on the creation of a mobile start page. Not yet ready to write lines of code out of my head and so I need to get past the last hurdle. Looking for reading on best pracices and strategies for the creation of a good start page. In my request I would also hope that this guidance includes links to what are known as snippets. Although I have seen many snippets in my readings I have yet to find a way to selectively search for what I need. Initially, I would want the start page to allow to enter a name, grade level. Additionally, I would want an entry for a student area of academic difficulty. Getting these items into a start page would be a major advance. Presently using C# in Visual Studio 2008 Team System but would hope to use Iphone and Android at some later time. Much thanks as I await a reply

Much thanks for your guidance. I thought I had followed the protocol but will review the rules and re-post. Appreciation M. Newsome

Working with the Head First C# eBook. Completed a contacts database. A subsequent exercise required that the entry point main ( )be renamed then changed back. It is at this time that the program failed to run to completion. The error is an invalid token. Not sure if changing the entry point was the cause but it was the most proximate event. Image of the IDE and a few pages of the eBook are uploaded to a Microsoft SkyDrive Folder. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1411[^]

Much thanks for your timely reply. I did find the code at the bottom of the page contrary to the ebook. Also know that I did attend classes for the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Course years ago. Passed three of the six exams but was hired as a systems administrator at one of the nation's foremost philanthropies for ten years. never found time to prepare for the remaining exams and so I settled for the Microsoft Certified Professional Certification. Obviously, none of this knowledge transferred to software development and so it through the support of forum members that I advance myself.

Continuing with the Head First C# programming eBook. This is a windows form application. Followed the text: __ Chapter 2 The IDE is great at writing visual code for you. But don’t take our word for it. Open up Visual Studio, create a new Windows Forms Application project, and see for yourself. Open up the designer code Open the file in the IDE. But this time, instead of opening it in the Form Designer, open up its code by right-clicking on it in the Solution Explorer and selecting “View Code.” Look for the class declaration: _ Notice how it’s a partial class? We’ll talk about that in a minute. Find and expand the designer-generated code for the PictureBox control Then go back to the Form1.Designer.cs tab in the IDE. Scroll down and look for this line in the code: Click on the + on the left-hand side of the line to expand the code. Scroll down and find these lines: // // pictureBox1 // This .pictureBox1.Location = New System.Drawing.Point (276 , 28) ; This. pictureBox1.Name = “pictureBox1”; This.pictureBox1.Size = New System.Drawing.Size (100 , 50); This.pictureBox1.TabIndex = 0; This.pictureBox1.TabStop = False Top of Windows Form Designer – generated code section is supposed to say /// /// Required method for designer support – do not modify /// the contents of this method with the code editor. /// https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1360[^] Cannot match the text in my IDE to the lesson material. Seeking guidance

I would ask for guidance on how I can get back to a view that allows me to access the form view where the toolbox is available. I am a novice that has yet to complete the first chapter of a C# book.

Much thanks for your timely reply. I have uploaded the designer view of the project. The toolbox is unavailable regardless of what view is selected. The link is again... https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1330[^] I appreciate your efforts.

Returning to a project and find that the toolbox shows no tools. Seeking guidance on how to restore this feature. An image of the circumstance is uploaded to: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1330[^]

Working with Visual Studio 2008. The Project menu item does not show me the Publish option. New to development and have not found a way to produce publish as an option. Included is a link to an image demonstrating this circumstance. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1306[^]

Following the Head First eBook on C# development. The current chapter requires controls for a small contacts database already created. It should be a matter of dragging the form, then the database on to the IDE. Have not been able to do so after several attempts. Seeking guidance on how to get this done. Images are uploaded to the link below. https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=52B21D2F3F75A51A!1222[^] Much thanks for guidance

Much thanks for your reply. Please know that I checked the discussion list and did not see Visual Studio. Woudld be so appreciative for a link. * Just saw Visual Studio in this forum for the first time. Much thanks Cordially, mauricemcse

Working with Visual Studio 2008. My tutorial indicates that when a SQL database is created the solutions explorer changes to the database explorer. The view changed on the first attempt but has not been seen since. Looking for guidance for troubleshooting if necessary. Or... was the view only shown first creation. Guidance sought

The first attempt at the code insertion did not demonstrate a red font and so when the exercise was repeated I assumed the red font was an indication of a problem. I have visited other forums where such queries are met with hostility or ridicule. I am truly appreciative of the responses I get here. Cordially, mauriceMCSE

Presently working with C# programming book and using Visual Studio 2008 Tem Suite. One exercise requires that I insert the text: MessageBox.Show ("Contact List 1.0. \nWritten by: Your Name", "About"); Although I have done this once successfully, I have not been able to repeat because the text within the parentheses is now shown in RED. The message box appears containing the notification "ClassSystem.String Represents text as a series of Unicode characters" I am a novice and have tried to search this but have not found information to correct this issue. Guidance sought

It is my understanding that the plug-in that would facilitate developing for the Blackberry has been retired. What tools, software,etc. are presently available to do so? Guidance sought

Much thanks for your timely reply. The code to be inserted is: MessageBox.Show ("Contact List 1.0. \nWritten by: Maurice Newsome" , "About") ; I have uploaded the instructions and the outcome to: https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=4ad6aabd72471dbb&sc=documents&id=4AD6AABD72471DBB%216691#cid=4AD6AABD72471DBB&id=4AD6AABD72471DBB%216692&sc=documents[^] Seeking guidance on troubleshooting the issue.

Following a C# book and working with Visual Studio 2008 Team Suite. The excercise is a contacts app and involves the introduction of a logo. Additionally, Clicking on the logo generates an "About" feature. Double clicking the logo in the excercise leads to the error " editing embeded resources directly is not supported. Do you wish to convert this item to a linked resource in order to edit it? The inserted code to generate the "About" feature is: MessageBox.Show ("Contact List 1.0. \nWritten by: Maurice Newsome" , "About") ; Visual Studio flashed a notification about an expected Three pages of the book and images of my efforts are uploaded to: [COLOR="#0000FF"]https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=4ad6aabd72471dbb&sc=documents&id=4AD6AABD72471DBB!6691#cid=4AD6AABD72471DBB&id=4AD6AABD72471DBB!6692&sc=documents [/COLOR] I seek guidance on how to address the semi-colon placement issue and why the Logo does not yield the expected results

Not sure if this is the appropriate place to post but I found it odd that none of the top five online education companies offer content for smartphones. Desktop laptop and, of course... the iPad. Its not a form factor or capacity issue. Looking for a credible reason why this might be the case. Guidance sought