Java 2 (Micro Edition )

Although Java is one of the most popular programming languages, it is too powerful to be used on wireless, handheld devices like the Palm Connected Organizer. A miniature version of Java, called Java 2 Micro Edition, has now been created by Sun Microsystems to run specifically on these devices. Written by software developer Eric Giguere, this book provides an authoritative treatment of this new language. Readers will learn what has to be done to make Java workable on these devices and what strategies are required to write programs that don't take up too much memory or run down the device's batteries. The book also provides complete coverage of Java Micro Edition, including the profiles that define the capabilities available to various devices.

CD-ROM includes licensed versions of the Java 2 Micro Edition SDK, Waba, and Kaffe. Examples are provided that run on multiple wireless platforms.

Contents

Preface

Introduction

Part 1: Java and Small Devices

Chapter 1: It really is a small world after all

Chapter 2: Java: Fat and Slow?

Chapter 3: Programming Strategies for Small Devices

Part 2: Java 2 Micro Edition Specifications

Chapter 4: Java 2 Micro Edition

Chapter 5: Configurations

Chapter 6: Profiles

Part 3: Java 2 Micro Edition Implementations

Chapter 7: The Connected Limited Device Configuration Reference Implementation

Chapter 8: Java for Palm Connected Organizers

Chapter 9: The Mobile Information Device Profile Eary Access Release

Chapter 10: Java for Motorola Devices

Chapter 11: Java for Blackberry WIreless Handhelds

Chapter 12: Waba: An Alternative to Java

Chapter 13: Final Thoughts

Chapter 14: Tic-Tac-Toe Source Code

Chapter 15: What's on the CD-ROM?

Index