[hayden]

Note: Before beginning, please download and install the BlackBerry Java Development Environment (JDE)


A great starting point for the BlackBerry® developer. In this lab we will assist developers in learning the basics of creating an end-to-end BlackBerry application. Developers will get an introduction to BlackBerry as a development platform and to the BlackBerry Java™ Development Environment (JDE). We'll also cover the APIs and the tools and simulators you'll need to develop, test and deploy robust BlackBerry applications.

• Writing your first application
• Creating a user interface
• Localizing an application
• Storing persistent data
• Connecting to the network

Developing User Interfaces for BlackBerry

In this lab you'll learn how to implement an effective user interface for BlackBerry. The lab will use the built-in APIs as well as demonstrate how to extend existing interface elements to create a new, custom look and feel for your application.

• Introduction to User Interface managers
• Displaying a list of complex records

Connecting to Email, Calendar and PIM Applications on BlackBerry

Ever wonder how your application can automatically send an email or update the Address book on the BlackBerry device? The exercises in this section cover that information and more. In this lab you will learn how to tightly integrate your application with BlackBerry. We’ll give you the information you will need to use the Email and PIM APIs effectively.

• Sending email messages
• Using PIM functions
• Using the Options API
• Using the MenuItem API
• Listening for email and triggering notifications

Working with Multiple Processes and Threads

BlackBerry is a multi-threaded environment, so why not build background applications to listen for push data or do data processing? In this lab we'll cover the basics of creating auto-start background applications to act as push listeners. Also you'll learn how those applications communicate with other applications on the BlackBerry device.

• Listening for pushed data
• Communicating with other applications

Creating Web Content for the BlackBerry Browser

In this lab you'll discover how to best design your web applications, or web portals to be viewed on the BlackBerry Browser. You will also learn how to develop rich SVG web content using Plazmic's Content Developer Kit.

• Optimizing content for the BlackBerry Browser
• Creating media with the Content Development Kit
• Pushing content to the BlackBerry Browser

Security for BlackBerry Applications

Does your application use sensitive data? In this lab we'll introduce you to the powerful and flexible Cryptography API that comes with BlackBerry. You'll learn how to encrypt and decrypt data along with how to use digital signatures to help ensure the authenticity of information.

• Basic Encryption and Decryption
• Advanced features of the Cryptography API

[nremtb]

i need a create bb software for dummies book know if there are any out there. any help would be appreciated. thanks

[hayden]

BlackBerry Development for Beginners:

• Writing Efficient J2ME Software
• BlackBerry and J2ME methods.inDepth();
• XHTML in Depth
• WMLScript Compendium
• WML 101
• Creating a RSS/RDF Push Service for BlackBerry
• Let me introduce you to ... the Plazmic Content Development Kit
• API Spotlight: BlackBerry Apps Phone Home
• If (C++ != Java)
• An Introduction to BlackBerry Development
• B Reel: From concept to design

[hayden]

Tutorials

• User Interface Coding Tips
• Writing Efficient J2ME Software
• XHTML in Depth
• WML 101
• WMLScript Compendium
• Push Me: Pushing Web Content to BlackBerry Wireless Devices
• Creating a RSS/RDF Push Service for BlackBerry
• Give Me A Sign
• Taking Out the Trash: Garbage Collection
• Java Low Memory Manager - A Development Guide
• Storing Data Persistently
• Calling All Networks
• API Spotlight: BlackBerry Apps Phone Home
• Gaming 101 - My First Experience
• If (C++ != Java)
• BlackBerry Graphical User Interface Part 1
• Pimp My Object: Creating a TextBox Field
• Visualization as a Development Tool
• B Reel: From concept to design
• IPD File Format
• The BlackBerry Graphical User Interface Part 2 - Direct Screen Drawing
• Would you like some testing with that?
• API Spotlight: BlackBerry does GPS

[hayden]

Slso see: http://www.blackberry.com/developers...bs/index.shtml

[Fender177]

anyone have just the libraries or a package of the libraries? I develop on OS X and it looks like the only way to get the libraries for BB development is to install an exe...

Danke!

[luckyducky]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~i want a program where u can change the 'ping' to any other word u want..anyone have any ideas?

[luckyducky]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~i want a program where u can change the 'ping' to any other word u want..anyone have any ideas?

[krtek]

Please I need user friendly program to convert jar. and jad. files to cod. I'm not a programmer. Does exist something like that? Thanks

[CallMeDanny]

confusing

[Baka]

I followed the instructions and downloaded JDE, but when I go to the site to learn how to write my first application, all it says is what to do, not how to do it.
I finished the setup tasks but I am stuck on task 1;
1. add code to the main method () to start the application.
There's too much information so I wont even ask what that means, Does anyone a site or a link that will teach me how to use java? anything more for the layman.

[bano]

I made a download of the JDE developer's guide Volume 1 and 2 (PDF files), but I can not open these because of file coruption. Any one have good version of these PDF file, please help to give me copies.

Many thansk

[beep]

I'm new to BB and BB development. I am trying to develop with MDS but am getting nowhere. I hope this is the right thread to post to for help.

I encountered MDS Activation Error when i tried to activate the MDS Runtime(4.1.0) on my BB device (8707v). When I tried to use the MDS studio to create an application from an existing WSDL, I couldn't proceed after I was prompt to provide the data source that I want to connect to. The message shown says that the WSDL has parse errors. The data source is a WSDL generated from Lotus Domino 7.

[Psylent Death]

i wanna make themes but that ain't goin down cause all three versions give me this weird error at the end of installation. something like XOXXX ... and it says the progam is terminating. PLUS, i have all the other java developement stuff and i relly just want to make an app to change my LED light colors and functions and i can't find any info on that. this is completley F'd!

[frontier]

i dont get why there are jad files instead of alx when u dl some games, any utils that will convert?

[Rcbjr]

jad files are for direct installation to your Blackberry, not for installing using the Desktop manager. There are apps for converting but you have to have all the cod files associated with the jad file, which aren't usually seen in the webpage where the jad file is.

Rcbjr.

[dallas1125]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
Where can I get theme builder goodies, like icons and ect.

[dvst8ion]

Anyone know a good program for making icons for the BB to get rid of the while box around them?
~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

[dxmcfar]

Photoshop cs3 makes grest icons ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

[lucky13mt]

Really nice. I might try this out soon.

[raton]

Which version should i dl? 4.5 is the newest but i'm running 4.2 on my device...

[dallas1125]

~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~
Would this help me build a web launcher?

[dallas1125]

Where is the best place to start for your first time. I have no clue what any of the labs mean or anything. I have no experience ever witht this type of stuff.

[kieranwest]

If anyone needs help getting started in development, completely lost or needs any kind of help whatsoever please PM me and I'll be glad to point you in the right direction

[aj0071]

I do not have the ability to Pm yet because I am to new, but can you email me Kieranwest? ajelniker@gmail.com I have a few questions for you I would love some help with this.

[kieranwest]

Email sent

[McDragon]

Hi Kieranwest

I feel so stupid sometimes when I need to ask others for assistance. I've been a Network Administrator for about twenty years. But the blackberry programming has me stymied. I've done web pages using Java. But only minor stuff like modifying existing code. I have the Blackberry JDE 4.5.0 from RIM, books on JAVA up the wazoo, but nothing is telling me or showing me what I need to do to start programming in the JDE arena. Any assistance you can supply would be fantastic.

Frank aka=McDragon

[yesimag]

Very informative thread, thanks. I can't wait to get started writing some apps. Anyone aware of a java compiler that runs on the blackberry?

[kieranwest]

I'm about to respond to your pm which will address your question ~via BB (wap.pinstack.com)~

[thedroid]

Kieranwest, I dont have enough posts yet to pm you (actually I am new and this is my first post), does your offer still stand for development help?


Thanks

Andrew (thedroid at gmail dot com)