Tags: java

Installing Java on Windows

February 20th, 2012
Java is a programming language, used to create web applications, desktop applications and applets. In order to run Java desktop applications, or Java applets, you need to have a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and/or Java Plugin, installed on your computer. more »

BlackBerry Simulators Reference Guide for Eclipse 3.5 plugin (Part 2)

March 11th, 2010
In this post I present the simulator guide grouped by simulator, rather than by Component Pack, making it easier to find a Component Pack that supports each simulator. more »

BlackBerry Simulators Reference Guide for Eclipse 3.5 plugin

February 26th, 2010
During development I often want to try using different combinations of simulators and JREs, but couldn't find any quick references relating which simulators are available for which component pack. I have compiled a reference guide to help myself with this, and hope others will find it helpful as well. more »

Installing Cross-Platform Java Applications on a Budget

January 4th, 2010
In this article, I will provide an overview of how I approached this problem, while developing PWMinder, using a combination of open source tools. more »

Simplifying Logging for Blackberry Development, Part 2

December 30th, 2009
In Part 1, I talked about how to simplify logging to System.out, by creating a set of convenience methods.  In Part 2, I will discuss logging to Blackberry's Event Log.  The Event Log is a log on the Blackberry device itself and is the place, as the name… more »