Directory

Introduction to BlackBerry Application Development

• Overview
• Web based applications
• MDS Studio
• Visual Studio plug-in
• Native Java
• Hybrid developments

Introduction to JDEs

• Comparing the BlackBerry JDE with the Eclipse plug-in
• Using component packs with other Java Development Environments

Introduction to the JDE plug-in for Eclipse

• Pre-requisite software
• Installing the Eclipse environment and JDE plug-in
• Working with different component packs
• Adding a new component pack to the JDE
• Navigating the Eclipse environment

Your first BlackBerry Java Application project

• Creating a new BlackBerry project
• Designing a UI using screens
• Working with controls
• Coding the actions and events
• Displaying results

Testing and Debugging Applications

• Running your applications on the simulator
• Setting breakpoints
• Watching code flow
• Watching variables
• Using the immediate window

Deploying Java Applications

• Installing the application on a device
• Wireless deployment
• Application security
• Using the Application Signing Tool

Adding features to your Application

• Working with persistent data
• Interacting with Web Services

Building a BlackBerry Database Application

• Connecting to a database
• Executing SQL
• Working with Cursors
• Transaction Management

Using Location Based Services

• Choosing an LBS Mode
• Getting the current location
• Setting up an LBS timer event

Interfacing with Built-In BlackBerry Applications

• Using the Contact Data Component
• Querying the contact list
• Working with other built-in data components

Supporting Legacy Devices

• Checking compatibility with firmware versions
• Upgrading firmware