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An open beta release of the BlackBerry® Java® Development Environment (BlackBerry JDE) Plug-in for Eclipse is now available.
For Java® developers who develop applications using the Eclipse Integrated development environment (IDE), the free BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse beta offers a familiar way to develop and test rich mobile applications that are optimized for BlackBerry® smartphones.
Benefits for Eclipse Developers
As an Eclipse developer, you can use familiar tools to develop applications for BlackBerry smartphones. The BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse:
- Enables you to write, test and compile Java Mobile Edition (Java ME) applications that run on BlackBerry smartphones
- Simulates the entire end-to-end online and offline user experience of a broad range of BlackBerry smartphones from your desktop
- Features the integration of key Java Specification Requests (JSRs) that enable you to take advantage of the latest Java ME developments in creating a superior mobile application
- Allows you to take advantage of the unique strengths of developing for the BlackBerry platform, including:
- Integration with native smartphone applications to provide users with a seamless BlackBerry experience
- Limiting the need to understand the complex connection transport protocols required for wireless application development
- Leveraging the BlackBerry solution’s push capabilities
- Award-winning security features instill confidence because the data being communicated by your applications will remain confidential
Important Support Information
For a limited time, users of the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse beta can receive free support by email. Please contact BetaDevSupport@rim.com for more information.
Technical Requirements
- Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
- Monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
- PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or compatible (3GMhz or higher, 1GB RAM, 1.5GB HD)
- Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition v5.0 (BlackBerry JDE v4.1+)
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Help us make the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse even better
At Research In Motion (RIM), we strive to continuously enhance our products by working with users of BlackBerry hardware and software products. We would like to hear your feedback on the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse. Please send your feedback to our development teams at DevelopmentToolsBeta@rim.com.