Developing Java Apps for BlackBerry Smartphones

Who should attend.

Application developers who have basic experience in Java Application development.


What is covered.

Designed to educate application developers with basic Java experience on how to develop a BlackBerry® Java® application for use on the BlackBerry smartphone. By applying the concepts in this course, you can develop a Super App that can integrate with the core applications of the BlackBerry smartphone and can take advantages of the unique capabilities of the BlackBerry smartphone. The course includes hands-on walkthroughs in which the instructor will guide the students as they set up their development environment and create and enhance existing Java smartphone applications.


Key Topics
  • BlackBerry smartphone UI
  • Background applications
  • Connecting to the wireless network
  • PIM functionality
  • Data storage
  • Bluetooth® technology
  • Using GPS APIs
  • Mail APIs
  • Integration with core BlackBerry smartphone applications
  • Notifications and profile integration
  • Multimedia
  • Debugging and troubleshooting BlackBerry applications
  • Application deployment
  • Application communication
  • Push applications
  • Security features and cryptography

More information

Classroom based, at our training centers or your office. Duration: 3 Days. Training Material: Research In Motion.

See also Intro to BlackBerry Development and Developing BlackBerry WebWorks Applications training.