The underlying strength of the BlackBerry® smartphone continues to be the robust, secure, and easy to use, core applications. While everyone knows that applications such as the message client, phone, and calendar are wireless “best of breed” applications, the fact that these programs are written in Java® using the same tools provided to the BlackBerry Developer Community still surprises some developers. It's true! The BlackBerry® Java Development Environment (BlackBerry® JDE) and the BlackBerry® JDE Plug-in for Eclipse™ are used not only by our top Alliance partners, and thousands of developers around the world, but by RIM developers as well. Along with development environment enhancements such as integrated code signing, full debugging and code management, a rich set of APIs is made available providing access from everything from screen layout to network communication to data storage on the device. Whether you are a Java newbie or seasoned expert, the BlackBerry Developer Zone will have you up and running creating applications on cutting edge smartphones like the BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone, BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone, or the newly announced BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone. We have a wide selection of whitepapers, labs and our always expanding Developer Video Library. Introduction to BlackBerry Java® Development This session provides an introduction to the BlackBerry Java development model including, an overview of the APIs and features of the BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment, best practices for mobile development, development tools (e.g. BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse), BlackBerry device simulators and the BlackBerry® MDS Simulator. DB-00568: What Is – Supported versions of Java for different BlackBerry JDE versions DB-00537: What Is - Appropriate version of the BlackBerry JDE DB-00031: How To - Get started with the BlackBerry JDE DB-00396: What Is - Different ways to make an HTTP or socket connection BlackBerry Java Fundamentals Guide: BlackBerry Java Development Guide: There are many different useful resources available to help address all your development needs: BlackBerry Development Community - Discussion forums for the various development tools to give you the opportunity to interact with fellow BlackBerry Developers: Click here Also, check out the wide range of Developer Knowledge Base articles, written by in-house subject matter experts. These just might help you when you run into your next problem: Click here Last but not least, you can also get in touch with the Application Development Support team by emailing: devsupport@rim.com Make Your Next Smart Move at... Breaking New Ground · BlackBerry Technical Seminar It's Free. It's Virtual. You're First to Know! Break New Ground with the BlackBerry® solution TWO Developer Content Tracks ALL New Administrator Sessions YOUR Technical Questions Answered VIRTUAL Exhibit Hall Date: December 3rd Time: Starts 9am ET Place: www.blackberry.com/go/technicalseminar Here's an event you don't want to miss! It's the final BlackBerry® Technical Seminar for 2008 and it's built especially with Developers in mind. Tell your Administrator colleagues that they too can expand their BlackBerry application deployment and management expertise at this virtual seminar! Keep Building your BlackBerry Brilliance Visit www.blackberry.com/go/technicalseminar 1. Need clarification about the different network transports available on BlackBerry? Have a look at the following page: http://www.blackberry.com/DevMediaLibrary/view.do?name=network 2. Interested in what Java Specification Requests are supported through the BlackBerry APIs? Check it out here: http://www.blackberry.com/DevMediaLibrary/view.do?name=jsr 3. Before starting out to develop a BlackBerry application, why not familiarize yourself with best practices about developing mobile application? They are available here: http://www.blackberry.com/DevMediaLibrary/view.do?name=best Find out more about the BlackBerry Technical Seminar and the BlackBerry Network Diagnostic Tool Listen Here Featured Story Video of the Month Support & Trouble Shooting Open Mike with Mike Kirkup Hot Links: BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphone Beta Device Simulators v4.6.1 New Developer Videos BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment 4.7 Beta BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone Simulator BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment 4.6 Gold BlackBerry® Bold™ smartphone Simulator Plazmic CDK 4.6 JOBS @ Research In Motion (RIM) We are always looking for the best and brightest to join our family! 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