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Java ME on Symbian OS: Inside the Smartphone Model

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ISBN: 978-0-470-74374-4

February 2009

482 pages

Description
In Java ME on Symbian OS, the authors expose the opportunities for application developers wishing to use Java ME on Symbian OS.

Written by a team of experts from Symbian, Nokia and Sun Microsystems Java ME on Symbian OS reveals what can be found “under-the-hood” of the world’s leading smartphone operating system. If you’re just starting out in the exciting world of smartphone development and want to learn Java ME, or if you already have some experience of Java ME development but need extra tips to help your true professional stand out, then this is the book for you!

Read on for:

  • Introduction to Java ME and programming fundamentals
  • Java ME on Symbian OS (core and advanced chapters)
  • Drill down into MSA, DoJa and MIDP game development
  • Under the hood of the Java ME platform

The book includes two appendices on:

  • SNAP Mobile technology
  • WidSets.

With over ten years' experience in Java technologies and over four years’ experience at Symbian, Roy Ben Hayun now works for Sun Microsystems as a systems architect in the Engineering Services group, which leads the development, marketing and productizing of Java ME CLDC and CDC on different platforms.

About the Author
Roy Ben Hayun, Sun Microsystems is a member of the ES group, which leads development, marketing and productizing of Java ME CLDC and CDC on different platforms. Prior to this he worked for Symbian for over 4 years, most of which was spent working in the Java group. Roy has authored a number of white papers about runtimes, as well as a Symbian Press booklet.

Sam Mason works as a Freelance Mobile Technology Consultant. After spending two years working on Java based multi-lingual video-on-demand system for Singtel and other APEC telecos, Sam has spent the last 4 years working with and learning about mobile phone technologies, picking up a number of Java certifications and completing a Masters of Information Technology in Autonomous Systems from UNSW.

Daniel Rocha is Senior Technology Expert for Forum Nokia with 10 years experience in application development, having worked with Web, Enterprise and Mobile software. Daniel is the author of the Java ME version of Nokia Wireless Presenter, a software application which allows control of your desktop applications using your mobile phone via Bluetooth.