Chapter 1
Getting Started
Ten years ago, if you wanted to write software for mobile phones, you pretty much had only one option: Java ME (or, as it was known back then, J2ME). Things have changed in recent years, and a multitude of mobile platforms have appeared, each with its ownstrengths and weaknesses. Despite these newcomers, Java ME is still a strong platform for mobile development. The catch is that the quality bar is set pretty high these days, and in order to compete in the real world, your applications must be very competent from a technical standpoint. This book aims to teach you how to achieve just that.
First, however, you must understand where Java ME stands today.
Java ME, Smartphones, and Feature Phones
Some people think that ...
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