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Rapid application development with BlackBerry® MDS Runtime tools is a great way for intermediate developers to start creating feature rich BlackBerry® applications. This can be especially true if mobile Java® skills are not present within an organization as the coding interfaces are clean and easy to use. Also, with the release of the BlackBerry MDS Runtime v4.5, many capabilities have been added which provide seamless integration into core BlackBerry applications.
This allows BlackBerry MDS Runtime apps to act as an extension of the BlackBerry experience by working with Messaging, Contacts, Appointments and Tasks. Now BlackBerry MDS Runtime apps are a core value add of the entire BlackBerry smartphone experience!
BlackBerry MDS Runtime Applications can also invoke native BlackBerry applications via coding logic or menu items and can also pass contextual information if desired. This allows for the improvement of various business tasks such as an approval workflow.
Check out the exciting new tooling for BlackBerry MDS Runtime applications which plug right into existing Eclipse™ and Microsoft® Visual Studio environments.
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How do I invoke another application on the BlackBerry®?
This video demonstrates the features and uses of the application integration functionality, including invoking BlackBerry standard applications, custom Java® apps and other BlackBerry® Mobile Data System (BlackBerry MDS) applications via JavaScript.
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WES 2009: Save the Date
Engage. Inform. Empower.
May 5-7 in Orlando, Florida
With more than 100 breakout sessions, peer case studies, hands-on labs, training courses, demonstrations of the latest mobile corporate applications and a buzzing technology showcase, WES 2009 promises to be the must-attend event of the year! Use this incredible opportunity to network with other developers, learn about the latest BlackBerry developer tools and to discover the best ways of integrating new wireless technologies in your organization.
Download the WES 2009 E-Brochure or find out more at www.attendwes.com.
Sign up for updates to be notified of the latest WES 2009 announcements.
Join BlackBerry at Lotusphere 2009
Jan 18-22, 09
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Orlando, Florida
Join us at Lotusphere 2009 where we'll be showcasing the latest BlackBerry features and functionality, have demos of IBM® Lotus® SameTime and Lotus Connections for BlackBerry smartphones, as well as information on how to develop and extend Lotus Domino applications to BlackBerry smartphones. And, be sure to attend our VIP reception on Jan 19 from 6-8pm. Visit the BlackBerry booth for details.
Register now and save!
For more information please visit: http://www-01.ibm.com/software/lotus/events/lotusphere2009/
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1. Complementary work flow
When building a BlackBerry MDS Runtime application, try and find ways that you can make it complementary to the every day workflow of your end user. This can be done by providing integrated menus into the existing native PIM applications, or leveraging the data sync provided by the BlackBerry solution to manage your application's contacts, tasks, messages and appointments.
2. Out of coverage scenarios
Take the time to understand what information is critical to users when their device is out of coverage. Designing applications around these scenarios will make for a far better user experience and will also minimize the amount of data needed to be stored & transmitted.
3. Leverage MDS Runtime's built in capability to minimize wireless traffic
When building applications with either BlackBerry® MDS Studio plug-in for Eclipse™ or the BlackBerry® plug-in for Microsoft® Visual Studio you can utilize the tooling to remove fields and unwanted results from your web service responses. Many pre-existing web services were designed for server-to-server transactions so they can be quite verbose by returning 200+ fields.
In using BlackBerry MDS Runtime's proxy architecture, the same web services can be used but only the mandatory fields will be returned minimizing the size of the payload.
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Find out how to make a web icon and listen to Mike's comments on the Virtual BlackBerry Technical Seminar
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