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BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse

 
BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse

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The final release of the BlackBerry® JDE Plug-in for Eclipse® v1.0 is now available.

For Java® developers who use the Eclipse® Integrated Development Environment (IDE), the free BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse offers a familiar way to build and test rich mobile applications 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® 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), enabling 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

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Technical Requirements

  • Download Eclipse 3.4 (Eclipse 3.4.0 or 3.4.1 supported)
  • Windows® XP or Windows Vista™
  • Monitor with a resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher
  • PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or compatible (3 GHz or higher, 1GB RAM, 1.5GB HD)
  • Java 2 SDK, Standard Edition v5.0 (BlackBerry JDE v4.1+)

Installing Eclipse Updates

Use the update site to download and install the components directly into an Eclipse install. To see available components, add the following URL into the Eclipse update manager: http://www.blackberry.com/go/eclipseUpdate. Learn how to install the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse Update Site

Help Make the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse Even Better

Send your feedback on the BlackBerry JDE Plug-in for Eclipse to devsupport@rim.com or use the developer forums.

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