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Summary: Don't bother
Review: Disappointing. I'd expect much more from a book that is a "developers guide". For example, the programs have to be typed in, there is no cd or website! The explanations were too brief and skim over topics. Keep looking if you are in need of a good j2me book.
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Summary: This book is a great start
Review: I was very happy with the content covered in the book. I don't like books that include hard copy of lots of free documentation just to pump up the page count. The examples were good and covered the main differences between J2ME and J2SE. The balance of descriptive text versus example code was good, but I wouldn't have minded seeing a few more code samples.
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Summary: A Very Good Book and Reference
Review: I've bought one of Eric Guigere's previous books, and I was very pleased with the content and the quality of the text. Eric Guigere is a co-author is this book. I am really pleased that the authors of this book make their title a very good reference. If you're like me, and you don't have a lot of time read an entire book cover to cover, then this book is for you. After a few dedicated hours on a couple of chapers, I was able to get my examples up and running. This book covers GUI programming a little more in-depth, and I am REALLY pleased that these guys included examples and code on multithreading. Companion websites tend to add to the life of a book. And if you're still undecided, be sure to check out the companion website..
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Summary: A Great Book on MIDP
Review: It's the best book I read about MIDP. It covers all the areas I need to learn for J2ME programming, i.e. security, XML parser, etc. There are plenty code samples you can use as the base of your application.
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Summary: Under the Hood
Review: Just the book I have been looking for to get me under the hood of J2ME!
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Summary: Sure there's a website
Review: Let me correct an error in that last review so that it doesn't lead others astray. There is indeed a web site for the book where you can download the source for the examples. It's mentioned on page XX of the introduction, in the section entitled "Companion Web Site". The address given on the page sends you to the Wiley web site, which then redirects you automatically to j2medeveloper(dot)com. The URL is also mentioned twice on the back cover of the book. And several times throughout the book.
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Summary: Sure there's a website
Review: Let me correct an error in that last review so that it doesn't lead others astray. There is indeed a web site for the book where you can download the source for the examples. It's mentioned on page XX of the introduction, in the section entitled "Companion Web Site". The address given on the page sends you to the Wiley web site, which then redirects you automatically to j2medeveloper(dot)com. The URL is also mentioned twice on the back cover of the book. And several times throughout the book.
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Summary: A MIDP Primer
Review: Making the switch from programming for the regular J2SE environment to programming for J2ME MIDP can be quite a challenge. Excluding the brief introduction to J2ME MIDP and also a MIDP/CLDC API reference, this book dedicates about 60% of its content to addressing three of the more challenging areas: 1) Application lifecycle of MIDlets
2) GUI
3) Persistent storage This focus is understandable since mastery of these new areas is key for proficient MIDP application development. Other valuable areas that won't cause Java developers too much difficulty include the following: 1) Network communication
2) Security
3) The use of XML
4) Techniques for writing better MIDP applications For those developers who've been tasked with delivering MIDP applications, then this book is a useful addition to the bookshelf. Take note of the practices for writing better MIDP applications - once you test your MIDlets on *real* devices, and not on emulators, you'll understand why it's important to program efficiently. Eddie Pratt
Product Manager
PointBase, Inc.
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Summary: A MIDP Primer
Review: Making the switch from programming for the regular J2SE environment to programming for J2ME MIDP can be quite a challenge. Excluding the brief introduction to J2ME MIDP and also a MIDP/CLDC API reference, this book dedicates about 60% of its content to addressing three of the more challenging areas: 1) Application lifecycle of MIDlets
2) GUI
3) Persistent storage This focus is understandable since mastery of these new areas is key for proficient MIDP application development. Other valuable areas that won't cause Java developers too much difficulty include the following: 1) Network communication
2) Security
3) The use of XML
4) Techniques for writing better MIDP applications For those developers who've been tasked with delivering MIDP applications, then this book is a useful addition to the bookshelf. Take note of the practices for writing better MIDP applications - once you test your MIDlets on *real* devices, and not on emulators, you'll understand why it's important to program efficiently. For more information you can check out the companion web site to the book: ... Eddie Pratt
Product Manager
PointBase, Inc - ...
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Summary: Comprehensive
Review: The authors do a superb job of covering MIDP in depth, in a very concise format. It's nice to see that they didn't follow the trend of creating a 1000 page book just to have a 1000 page book. The text quickly and clearly explains the MIDP profile. The examples are very helpful, presenting real world situations that any MIDP developer is likely to encounter. The sections on networking and security are excellent. I would definitely recommend this book if you are serious about J2ME.
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