J2ME Tutorials
J2ME 101, Part 1: Introduction to MIDP's high-level user interface
This is the first installment of a comprehensive four-part introduction to Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP). The series will consist of two tutorials and two companion articles. In this first tutorial, you will learn about the essential components of J2ME, with a primary focus on MIDP. The focus is on MIDP's high-level user interface, with a step-by-step introduction to the components that facilitate the main interaction between the user and the device display.
MIDP 2.0: An Introduction
Whether you’re developing games or enterprise applications, MIDP 2.0 is the evolutionary step you’ve been waiting for. Enhanced UI with scrolling screens plus layers, sprites, and off-screen buffering are all supported.
What's in MIDP 2.0: A Guide for Java Developers
This document explains how Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) 2.0 Java differs from the J2SE™ (desktop) Java --where the two are similar, and where they differ. It is also helpful for developers familiar with MIDP 1.0 and wishing to understand how MIDP 2.0 differs from the previous version.
MIDP 2.0: Working with Pixels and drawRGB() v1.0
The new Game API package includes graphics tools that will appeal to more than just game developers. Read how you can use the new Layer capabilities to build sophisticated graphics.
Multi-Player MIDP Game Programming v1.0
This tutorial explains how to write multi-player games for MIDP phones. It describes the technologies that are available to support multi-player games, and shows what kinds of games are possible with these technologies. It also includes several appendixes that look at technological issues in more depth.
A Brief Introduction to Secure SMS Messaging in MIDP
This document presents an example that demonstrates how to communicate securely between MIDlets using SMS.
MIDP Development Tips and Tricks
This document presents an example that demonstrates how to communicate securely between MIDlets using SMS.
Work with sprites in J2ME
This tutorial shows you how to create two MIDlets (J2ME applications). The first will demonstrate how to create and display an animated sprite, whereas the second will be a simple game that illustrates collision detection in action.
PDA images with J2ME
This tutorial demonstrates how to download and display images with J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) and the Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP).
Implementing Push technology with J2ME and MIDP
This tutorial will walk through the basics of using Push technology with MIDP 2.0, including development of a MIDlet that will be activated based on an incoming SMS message (Simple Message Service).
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