What resources are needed to start SMS programming

问题:

1. What APIs are required? Where can I find them?
2. Where could I find a good tutorial to start with?
3. And good book?

Please help! Thanks so much in advance!!

回答1:

You have three options:

1. Hook up a mobile phone to your computer and send and receive SMS's.
2. Use an external service, pay them a fee and use the internet in order to let them send the SMS messager for you.
3. Do both 1 and 2

If you choose 1 you will do well with smslib.org. This is a very stable free application that does all you need. You will find sample code that can get you started fast. You will need a GSM phone or a GSM modem connected via serial port interfaces or IP interfaces. USB or blue-tooth work as serial connections. JavaComm or RxTx will allow you to communicate. More...

If you choose 2 search the Internet in order to find the appropriate SMS gateway offer that suits your needs (volumes, prices etc.) better. In this case you need follow the instructions they provide. It is usually the easiest approach.

You could also choose 3 in order to have a full back position.