Chapter 1. Java 2 Micro Edition Overview
IN THIS CHAPTER
This chapter gives a general overview of the Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME). Starting from the Green Project, the origin of this fascinating new technology, this chapter gives a short summary of the evolutionary process leading to the actual configurations and profiles specified in the Java Community Process (JCP). Then, it discusses the Software Development Kits available from Sun, including a short programming example. It also describes the additional building steps necessary for the Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC), Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP), and the PDA profile (PDAP). Finally, it gives a brief description of some third-party products relevant for J2ME application development.
Note
If you are already familiar with the history of Java and the Java 2 Micro Edition technology, you can skip this section and go directly to the description of the J2ME configurations and profiles.