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09-25-2006, 04:02 PM
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Where do you go to learn about programing programs for BB's?
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Where does everyone learn how to develop programs...is there a specific programing language that is used or anything specific?
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09-25-2006, 09:04 PM
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Moved to the Developer Forum.
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09-25-2006, 09:06 PM
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Ahh..thanks, just saw this area
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09-26-2006, 08:47 AM
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By asking question here!
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09-26-2006, 01:29 PM
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Ok, say I want to learn but don't have any experience...where do I look to begin to learn??
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09-26-2006, 04:02 PM
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Start by downloading the JDE and the Developer Guides. There are sample apps that come with the JDE so you can get an idea how apps are built and how to program the various features of the BlackBerry.
Search this site for specific topics/questions, and you'll most likely find the answer and possibly even sample code to help explain.
Search the Developer Community on the RIM web site. Also tons of questions, answers, sample code, and helpful hints.
Start experimenting with code of your own. Depending which version of the JDE you download, there's either device simulators with it or you can download the simulators separately, roll up your sleeves and jump in. The water is fine... Learn by doing will be the most beneficial. You can read all you want (and you'll quickly learn the RIM documentation isn't the best for people starting out new), but nothing beats writing actual code.
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09-26-2006, 05:41 PM
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You need to know the Java programming language.
Then, download the RIM JDE. You're all set.
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09-27-2006, 10:00 PM
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If you don't know Java, I'm not sure that starting with the Blackberry and JDE is the easiest way to go. I have expertise in Java, and it has been a fairly steep curve.
On the otherhand, my depth in Java has also worked against me at times. RIM's java VM has some different semantics than expected in server environments.
Now I'm rambling. If you are interested in the BlackBerry, thats what is important. Stick with your interest and you'll get there. There are quite a few good people on this forum and the rim blackberry forums that are willing to help guide you. Stay focused on one thing and you'll be more successful.
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09-28-2006, 12:02 AM
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I currently really want to improve on the SMS program for the BB's...making it alittle better but from everywhere that I get there doesn't seem to a way to modify it or anything since it's a RIM thing and a application couldn't be made...I would love to improve on the threaded messages, smileys, and such...
Any thoughts or points in the right direction?
Brian
(thanks for all the info so far guys)
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09-28-2006, 04:11 AM
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There are specific API 's which support for BB Development.
And SMS, There are SMS and Pin Messages.
U can choose either SMS or PIN msg.
The push tecnology is very interesting, you can push files, image, icon files etc directly to the device.
OTA- Over The Air
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09-28-2006, 03:03 PM
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While I agree that BES push is interesting, I think the trend is towards using the BIS. More and more users are coming online with BlackBerries that are not corporate users. This means they likely don't have access to a BES.
For the broadest distribution, stick with technologies that the BIS supports. Maybe one day the BIS will support the push. I think that day will happen in the future.
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