Beginners Guide

Learning Wireless Java

Format: Paperback
Author: Qusay Mahmoud
ReleaseDate: 15 December, 2001
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Rating:

Really good


If you want develop an application for a mobile device, you need your computer, a coffe, JDK and this book. It is a good book, if you want know about Java on PDA and smartphones then you need that, is so technical, so, you need really to know about Java.

Good for a beginner....
The book does what it intends to do very well, but the topic coverage is less than complete because it limits itself to the CLDC configuration and the MIDP profile. This book is an excellent introduction to J2ME for experienced Java developers. Granted, this is the most popular branch of development for J2ME, but there is more to J2ME than the MIDP profile. Within this limitation, it does a good job of providing a basic, clear, and working understanding of the Java classes involved with MIDP programming. Intermediate and advanced J2ME programmers should look elsewhere for help as this book is aimed squarely at J2ME beginners.
The organization of the book follows standard conventions for Java books, starting with basic functionality, then GUI classes, then event handling. There is an API reference at the end of the book, which usually indicates the author is trying to pad the book, but I think it is appropriate here. It only adds 60 pages to the book, and it made it easier to read the material when I was away from a computer. Unfortunately, the book was only 169 pages without it, and I felt that it should have addressed some areas more in depth.
A good book for someone looking to learn J2ME and a handy quick reference, but as you advance, you'll outgrow this one.

An excellent book
Great for a beginner. This book is excellent. All the code makes sense. Easy to read. Very good appendix. Also, good for the experienced developer. Before buying this book, make sure you know JAVA 2 very well. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn wireless JAVA.