This volume offers an introduction to J2ME and MIDP, including an explanation of the J2ME Wireless Toolkit, the MIDlet lifecycle methods, the Java aplication manager and the CLDC and MIDP constraints. In addition it covers the javax.microedition.rms, javax.microedition.lcdui and javax.microedition.midlet classes, as well as the modified java.lang.io and java.util classes. Discussion centers around building safe, compact applications with sophisticated graphical interface, database and networking capabilities that the J2ME supports. It also show how to download your applications to J2ME-enabled devices, including the Motorola i50x and i85s phones and upgraded PalmPilots.

About the Author
Qusay Mahmoud is the author of "Java Distributed Programming" for Manning publications. He is currently employed by JavaCourses, a consulting firm that specializes in teaching Java and its APIs to large corporations, and has written several excellent articles for both the JavaSoft web site and the Java Developer Connection that cover the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, including the MIDP and CLDC APIs.


Book Information
ISBN 9780596002435
Author Ousay Mahmoud
Format Paperback
Page Count 245
Imprint O'Reilly Media
Publisher O'Reilly Media