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HOWTO start MIDP Application development - some questions ..

Hey guys,
Currently I am Java programmer (applications and applets for PCs), but I want to try something new, and so I am instersted in developing apps for cellphones. Hope you can answer my questions:
1) MIDP 2.0 does support animated gifs and allows me to access the phones memory (for loading files) when the phone supports this, right? Whats the name of the API that allows me to access the phones memory?
2) Whats the best free development platform for MIDP 2.0 at the moment? Currently I use Eclipse, but I guess I need something else for mobile development.
3) Are there any websites with tutorials that give me a lil introduction to MIDP? Any links are welcome.

Just started to look at this myself, though not fully understanding it yet, managed to get a MIDP helloworld class compiled and .jar created just using javac / command line so far, but haven't managed to get it working on the device yet, need to look into preverifying so i'm told.
2) J2ME toolkit perhaps, free with registration on java.sun.com, explanation of it is in the link in reply (3), might be worth a look first to see if it's what you're after.
3) http://www.codeguru.com/Cpp/W-P/ce/networking/article.php/c7911/
If anyone has any further info, please respond.

http://today.java.net/pub/a/today/2005/02/09/j2me1.html?page=2
works

Poking around the Source Code

I am trying to find information on how to poke around my own phone's source code (if possible, Sprint HTC Hero) and also the Android Source Code which is downloadable.
I'd like to see how the apps look, and how I could change them. I also want to know how to go about editing and loading that source code up on a phone.
Is this possible with my phone? Or do I need a special phone to do so? I'd like to know how these folks are going about creating these special ROMs for phones, and how someone can edit it to their liking, and then compile it for a specific device.

source.android.com is where you should find what you need.

I did find that, and it works someone, but the address isn't right, and for some reason I can't install an older version of Java on my Ubuntu VM. Maybe because it's 10.4? Has anyone else been able to download the source code via Google's instructions? On a newer machine?

sstrickland816 said:
I did find that, and it works someone, but the address isn't right, and for some reason I can't install an older version of Java on my Ubuntu VM. Maybe because it's 10.4? Has anyone else been able to download the source code via Google's instructions? On a newer machine?
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If you add the Jaunty repositories to your sources.list file you should be able to download sun-java5-*
If i find the exact apt lines I will post them later.
Another thought - Switch to Debian Lenny - I switched from Ubuntu after I upgraded to 10.04 and absolutely hated 10, but I am loving Lenny.
EDIT:
add
deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty multiverse
deb http://us.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty-updates multiverse
to your /etc/apt/sources.list
then do
apt-get update
apt-get install sun-java5-jre sun-java5-jdk

Thanks for the update, I'll try that and see how far I get.
From what I gathered, Ubuntu was the only supported Linux operating system that I'd be able to get the source code of Android for...
I understand that the size of Android is so massive, an organized way to download it is necessary, but why isn't this just simple like FTP access?

[Q] Tool for Android Application testing

Hi,
I am Tushar. I am working on android automation testing. I want to know is there automation testing tool is available for android.
Thanks and regards,
Tushar

Hi
Hi Tushar,
Am also in android automation testing but doing tool developement. even i wanna know is there any idea of how to do the key events capture of an android mobile. with what application you gonna test. amay i know.. And i dont find any tool automation testing tool for android.

There is a software provided by the Android SDK to do interface testing: Monkey.
The program simulates randrom key/touch inputs, gestures and a couple of system events (like orientation change). This tool can be used to find errors in your app, that don't pop up during the "expected" workflow.
You can find more information about the tool on Android Developers (google keyword: "UI/Application Exerciser Monkey"; first link). (Sorry can't post links yet)
Hope this helps.

[Q] Has anyone successfully ported ubuntu or debian to the samsung vibrant?

Has anyone found a workaround for the /sdcard/sd issue? Or found loop support? I tried the linux installer found in the market. I have read several posts related to nexus g1,captivate,etc. I haven't found the solution for the vibrant. Has anyone had such luck? I've run out of places to look.

Yes they have... Do a search... I think its somewhere in the development section for vibrant

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754258

Got it working...
Yeah ...just want to add that I got it working finally...
used the bootubuntu fix posted
got tightvnc configured on openSUSE 11.3
ran androidvnc emulator
works good...not very useful
I can load up rythmnbox and play music through my pc's speakers from the other side of the planet ...wow...i can download and install stuff...might have to get a better image to play with ...anyone have a something ported for ARM.besides the ubuntu 10.10 or 10.04 version I saw around?

[Q] How do I keep the bèta and normal source codes seperated

Hello everybody!
I've been thinking a while of running my own bèta channel and decided to start one.
There is something that I've wondered, how do I keep the original and bèta code seperated?
Is there a sdk for a beta channel or do I need to use a private Github repository?
If yes, can somebody please tell me how I set it up?
I've been trying and dying to get Github work with Eclipse, but it doesn't work
Thank you in advance!

Git is definitely the best way to do this, basically make a beta and release branch. Switching between the two is really easy once you have it all setup.
What are the specific problems you have been having with Git?

I got GitLab instald on a local server and I have a beta ans a master branch. The problen with git is that i know the basics, push, pull, add and commit thats is. I really don't know how to seperate the code of different versions (eg v.1 and v.2) in the same branch.
Let me give another exame the GitLab is a wonderfull project, but I can't delete a folder (all the magic happens within a webinterface), but I can delete the files one by one ... Nope takes to much time
How do I manage files trough git, from my workstation (remove directory's for example)
Is there a guide about git somewere? When i search for it on Google all i get is github results but i want git results.
Thanks for helping me out!
Appriciate it!!

Why do you need GitLab? From your requirements you just need Git client and remote repository (which can be github.com).
You might want to check Git Branching - Basic Branching and Merging.

I wanted an east to use git software. When installing GitLab the setup setups everything for you, so I don't have to run commands etc. which saves me a great amount of time.
Thanks for the link, I'll check it out later today!

I see. Basically to get started with GitHub you just need Git package (e.g. msysgit for windows).

Yeah, I got GitLab installed on a networked server.
Can you learn me a few tips 'n tricks?

Sure, you can start from here: https://help.github.com/articles/good-resources-for-learning-git-and-github/

Thanks!