- Complete the initial java setup/installation
- Download Blackberry JDE
- Leverage Blackberry sample code
- Compile and Run Using the Simulator
Initial java setup/installation
To begin, first we must setup our development environment. This means we need to make sure we have the latest Java Development Kit (JDK). This is available from Sun directly and includes the Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) and command-line development tools that are used for developing applets and applications, like the one I will show you.
Download Blackberry JDE
Once we have the core java components installed, we move on to installing the Blackberry JDE. This is available from the Blackberry Developers Resource site. You will need to download the Blackberry Java Development Environment (JDE) which sits on top of the java components we installed earlier. This suite should come with the Blackberry MDS Simulator and Blackberry Device Simulators. We'll get back to these.
Leverage Blackberry sample code
By default, the Blackberry JDE will install to "C:Program FilesResearch In MotionBlackBerry JDE 4.5.0". There is a Workspace file that you should open next. It rests in the "JDE directorysamplessamples.jdw". Find the sample code we want to use.
Line 71 shows which URL will be opened:
PrimaryResourceFetchThread thread = new PrimaryResourceFetchThread("http://www.google.com", null, null, null, this);
Change this to whatever you choose.
Compile and Run Using the Simulator
Before you compile and run this, make sure you are running MDS which simulates data services through your computer's internet connection (among other things). Now you're ready to run it through the simulator. This should begin automatically when you hit F5.
Now, navigate to the application that you were working on... in this case it would be BrowserContentManagerDemo and click to start the app!
