Java 2 Micro Edition

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Chapter 4: A simple MIDP application Chapter 13: The Network Connection The Wireless Developer is proud to present Chapters 4 and 13 from the book, Java 2 Micro Edition, ISBN 1930110332, by James White and David Hemphill, published by Manning Publications Co., and available at the publisher in March and at your favorite bookstore in April.

by James P. White and David A. Hemphill
Release 1.0
March 2002

About the Book

This book describes the architecture of J2ME and demonstrates the various specifications for programming Java applications.

Through the use of a tutorial application and various programming examples, the common elements of most applications, namely user interface, event handling, data storage, networking, and input/output are examined. Also covered are design considerations when building softwre for resource-constrained devices as well as J2ME competition and associated technologies in these devices.

Tutorial and API example application source code downloads are available from http://www.manning.com/white.

About the Chapters

Chapter 4, A simple MIDP application, introduces you to the process of creating a J2ME application using MIDP. The chapter presents the wireless paradigm using key J2ME terminology.

Chapter 13, The Network Connection, presents the critical J2ME network connectivity functionality which extends the enterprise into the mobile space. The chapter discusses HTTP-based, socket-based, and datagram-based connections.

Ordering Information

You can order this book from the publisher in March and at your favorite bookstore in April.

Manning Publications Co.