Abstract

Most client-side handheld programming uses either Java or C/C++. This chapter introduces Java ME (previously known as J2ME), which is a version of Java (Sun Microsystem Inc., 2004). Java ME is a collection of technologies and specifications used to develop a platform that fits the requirements of mobile devices such as consumer products, embedded devices, and advanced mobile devices. It creates a complete Java runtime environment tailored to fit the specific requirements of a particular device or market. Java ME includes user interfaces, security, built-in network protocols, and support for networked and offline applications that can be downloaded dynamically. Compared to other client-side handheld programming languages, Java ME is light-weight and easy to learn, although this also means that Java ME may not contain as many features as other languages. Advanced Java ME programming will be discussed in the next chapter. Chapters 13 and 14 will discuss Palm OS programming, which uses C/C++.

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