Defining a Java Platform for Pervasive Devices

Configurations and profiles are the main elements that comprise J2ME's modular design. These two elements enable support for the plethora of devices that J2ME supports.

A J2ME configuration defines a minimum Java platform for a family of devices. Members of a given family all have similar requirements for memory and processing power. A configuration is really a specification that identifies the system-level facilities available, such as a set of Java language features, the characteristics and features of the virtual machine present, and the minimum Java libraries that are supported. Software developers can expect a certain level of system support to be available for a family of devices that uses ...

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