With the release of Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME) running on a compact version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Sun Microsystems opens Java to the rapidly expanding Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) market.

This comprehensive tutorial and reference provides an in-depth look at developing PDA software with J2ME, covering both Palm and PocketPC. Succinct and practical, Java? Development on PDAs focuses on real-world programming tasks with extensive code examples and a full-scale PDA application for an enterprise environment.

This book describes the J2ME platform and the KVM and discusses design issues specific to constrained resource devices. It also provides in-depth coverage of networking and Internet access, the user interface, data storage, and integrating PDAs into the corporation.

You will find such specific topics as:
# J2ME configurations
# CLDC and CDC profiles
# Selecting a PDA for development
# The J2ME wireless toolkit
# Designing for constrained computational capability
# Designing for constrained screen and memory size
# User interfaces in PersonalJava
# Storing information using MIDP
# The RMS APIs
# The generic connection framework
# Internet access from the Palm
# Networking on the PocketPC
# Web service access from the Palm
# PocketPC ImageViewer

Java? Development on PDAs concludes with a look into the future of PDA technology and the expanding role of these devices in the enterprise.

Written for anyone with a basic knowledge of Java, this important resource is a must for all those interested in the Palm and PocketPC markets.Free Ebook