Blackberry Programming

The success new models of BlackBerry allowed Research in Motion or RIM. Here's the way for Blackberry Programming.

Java Micro Edition

You need to understanding the Java ME platform, which was formerly known as Java 2 Micro Edition, or J2ME . You should understand the concepts of configurations and profiles, and in particular of the CLDC and MIDP standards. You will find many, information about these various books and Java development on the site of Sun.

The BlackBerry platform

Application developers more opt to build specific BlackBerry applications. This means that the API learning specific BlackBerry – including new classes of user interface – and using (JDE) BlackBerry Java development environment to develop your applications. The JDE, which is free to download, works with the standard Java Software Development Kit and provides you all the tools needed to create, package, test and debug BlackBerry applications. You don ' t even need a BlackBerry handheld, as the JDE includes a complete BlackBerry device Simulator. A complete set of JavaDocs is provided which describes all the classes and interfaces available for programmers.

After you download and install the GED, you will want to read the evidence/developer info that comes with JDE and sample applications shipped with it. Then begin your development to write a few simple requests get BlackBerry APIs and tools.

Get a BlackBerry handheld

Although you can develop and test your applications for free, at some point you'll need to run the application on a real BlackBerry handheld computer. Of course, it will cost money, and if it is not something you'll want to do until you're seriously to writing applications BlackBerry. Test on the device is critical to ensure that the application works properly, because the Simulator is not a perfect emulation system.

If you you are really serious about  BlackBerry application development, consider joining one of the BlackBerry Developer programmes for additional support and early access to new devices and API. It also should explore ROME  's other BlackBerry Developer resources. There is also a third-party forums and books that are available to help you find out the BlackBerry platform.