Development Tools & Downloads

Developing applications for the BlackBerry® Browser allows you to use the standard web authoring tools you already know.

Since developing BlackBerry Browser applications requires minimal client-side development, there are only two required development tools:

• BlackBerry® MDS Simulator — simulates network and server connectivity
• BlackBerry Device Simulators — Several versions of the BlackBerry operating system combined with the look and feel of the various BlackBerry models

The BlackBerry MDS Simulator is used to simulate network connectivity and (when applicable) the functionality provided by the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server. The simulator replicates the routing of email, push information, and other data to the BlackBerry Device Simulator. The BlackBerry Device Simulator is pre-configured to route information to the BlackBerry MDS Simulator automatically.

• Download the BlackBerry Email and MDS Services Simulator Package v4.1.4

The BlackBerry Device Simulator is a critical tool for effective BlackBerry development. Simulators are available for all BlackBerry® smartphones so you can test your applications on various devices and operating systems (v4.1 to v4.6).

• Download the BlackBerry Device Simulators

The BlackBerry® Plug-in for Microsoft® Visual Studio® gives developers accustomed to creating web applications for desktop browsers the ability to write and deploy BlackBerry Browser applications. The plug-in enables such features as integrated device simulators and ASP.NET mobile controls.

• Download the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 v1.1
• Download the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 v1.1
• Learn about the BlackBerry Plug-in for Microsoft Visual Studio Beta v1.2

Learn More

• View the BlackBerry Browser learning resources