Ask YC: How to write a java app for the cell phone ?

#1

Post by iamyoohoo » Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 9:10 PM UTC

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone had any clue of how to do this. We're trying to create a java (MIDP?) app to be able to show articles from a website on the cellphone.

Any idea or references of where to start ?

Thanks

Re: Ask YC: How to write a java app for the cell phone ?

#2

Post by danw » Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 9:21 PM UTC

Try google or the Java docs http://java.sun.com/javame/index.jsp

Re: Ask YC: How to write a java app for the cell phone ?

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Post by st3fan » Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 10:09 PM UTC

Unfortunately 'the cell phone' does not exist. Even though they all probably support some form of MIDP, they are all slightly different. It's a true nightmare.

I would certainly pick a niche market like S60 or iPhone/Touch and not try to be cross-cellphone compatible.

Re: Ask YC: How to write a java app for the cell phone ?

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Post by zacharye » Thu, Jul 24, 2008, 10:47 PM UTC

st3fan wrote: post #3

Unfortunately 'the cell phone' does not exist. Even though they all probably support some form of MIDP, they are all slightly different. It's a true nightmare. I would certainly pick a niche market like S60 or iPhone/Touch and not try to be cross-cellphone compatible.

And then you can work native in order to give your app much more access and power than a java app would have.