Question
Hi Michael,
I'm a VB Developer and would like to start coding for my new toy (Sony/Ericsson P800 phone) but I have no idea where to start or what to download, any ideas?
Answer
Java has become the major platform for application development on mobile phones. Most of the new phones coming onto the market are Java capable and the Sony Ericsson P800 was one of the first phones to support Java. First of all I suggest you take a look at the following site which provides some pointers to VB developers wishing to learn Java. The online Java tutorials are also an excellent resource if you are new to Java.
With regard to developing for your phone. Your phone is capable of running J2ME MIDP 1.0 applications. J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) defines a subset of the APIs to that found in J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition) and has a simpler GUI development model.
Sun offers a wireless toolkit for development of Java applications for phones using the MIDP (Mobile Information Device Profile) API set. Alternatively, you can download SunONE Studio Mobility (which inlcludes the wireless toolkit) for a full IDE. Another resource for developers looking for information on developing applications for mobile phones is the Sun Web site for mobile development.
Sony Ericsson has a great developer portal for their handsets, supply tools and technical hints and tips. You can also find an emulator specifically for your phone.
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