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Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME)
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J2ME stands for Java 2 Micro Edition. This platform of Java is used to develop applications for resource constraint devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, set top boxes, etc.
The J2ME comprises three major components. These components are as follows:
Configuration Profile
Optional...
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Things to practice for CX 310-110
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The Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, Version 1.0 certification exam is meant for software developers who are developing mobile applications by using the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) technology.
The devices include cellular phones,...
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Implementing High-Level User interface in MIDP
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Developing a user interactive application is a daunting task. A developer needs to be very careful and understanding while developing an application that supports a user interface. He should very intelligently use colors in the application, so that it does not pinch in the eyes of users or appear...
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Skills Required
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The Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer for the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, Version 1.0 certification exam is meant for software developers who are developing mobile applications by using the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2ME) technology.
The devices include cellular phones,...
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What are the ImageItem constants?
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The ImageItem constants, defined by the ImageItem class, specify the layout of the image created. These constants are listed below with their description:
LAYOUT_DEFAULT: It uses the device's default layout. LAYOUT_LEFT: It aligns the specified image to the left margin of the display....
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What is JTWI?
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JTWI stands for Java Technology for the Wireless Industry (JSR 185). It is a combination of the following specifications:
JSR 30 JSR 118 JSR 120 JSR 135 JSR 30 defines CLDC, which provides KVM, networking capabilities, and J2SE packages to build J2ME applications.
JSR 118 defines...
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What is MMAPI?
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MMAPI stands for Mobile Media Application Programming Interface. The Java Community Process (JCP) developed MMAPI as JSR 135. It is an optional package of the J2ME platform. It provides a standard API to support rendering and capturing of time-based media, such as audio tracks and video clips....
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What is a record store?
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A record store is similar to a database table. It is a collection of rows and columns. A unique ID known as record ID identifies each record in a record store.
The RMS (Record Management System) API is used to store and manipulate data in an organized manner on resource-constrained devices.
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What is a JAD file?
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JAD stands for Java Application Descriptor. The file contains attributes that are used by application management software to manage the life cycle of a MIDlet. It has certain mandatory as well as optional attributes. The attributes in a JAD file are represented in the following form:...
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What is a JAR file?
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JAR stands for Java Archive. A file in JAR format contains the following mandatory attributes:
MIDlet-Name: It specifies the name of the MIDlet suite packaged in the JAR file. MIDlet-Version: It specifies the version number of the MIDlet suite packaged in the JAR file. MIDlet-Vendor: It...
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