Developing Jini(TM) Applications Using J2ME(TM) Technology [Paperback]

Hinkmond Wong (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2002

Sun's Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2MEaA A TM) offers a comprehensive platform for developing networked consumer and embedded devices, from set-top boxes to Internet appliances. In this book, Sun insider Hinkmond Wong presents a start-to-finish roadmap for using J2ME and JiniaA A TM connection technology to build real-world solutions. Unlike previous books, this one doesn't focus on specifications, but rather on practical applications: case studies, challenges, solutions, and code. Wong presents a concise, authoritative overview of both Jini technology and the new Java 2 Micro Edition. He reviews the key challenges faced by embedded developers who want to build Jini networks, offers practical guidance on choosing the optimal network architecture for your family of small devices, and describes a complete sample Gateway Service Framework that demonstrates how Jini devices can be integrated into a single seamless network. Wong provides case studies covering home automation, office automation, and factory-based Jini networks -- each with detailed diagrams and sample code.For all embedded engineers, architects, Java developers, technical managers, and other professionals working with Jini or competitive solutions for networking embedded devices.

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From the Back Cover

This book is your key to understanding and avoiding the common traps and pitfalls that await developers approaching Jini™ and J2ME™ technology for the first time. Using practical examples, diagrams, and sample code, Developing Jini™ Applications Using J2ME™ Technology provides the detailed roadmap needed to design and implement the applications necessary to make a Jini network function successfully. The concrete guidance offered here will give developers the edge they need to construct Jini networks that are robust enough to thrive in spite of the challenges--for example, slow or unreliable connections--embedded devices, such as cell phones, pagers, PDAs, and smart cards, can pose.

Brought to you by one of the experts at Sun Microsystems, Inc., Developing Jini™ Applications Using J2ME™ Technology delivers unrivaled insight into the heart of Jini and J2ME. Among the key topics covered are:

• Summaries of the J2ME environment and Jini networking technology
• Comparisons of the different architectures of various information appliances on the same network
• Detailed instructions on using the tools and APIs offered by the J2ME environment for Jini clients and services to federate heterogeneous hardware and software components into a seamless network

Used in conjunction with Sun's Jini connection architecture, J2ME provides an unparalleled "chest" of tools and resources to make the most of today's Web-based environment with its countless nodes scattered across the far-flung reaches of a network. This book is your key to unlocking many possibilities.

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About the Author

Hinkmond Wong is a software engineer with Sun Microsystems, Inc. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan and an M.S. in computer engineering from Santa Clara University. Currently, Hinkmond is the specification lead for the J2ME Connected Device Configuration (CDC) and Foundation Profile and works on J2ME CDC-based libraries and the Personal Profile. His previous writing on the EmbeddedJava™ Application Environment using Jini connection technology was published in Dr. Dobb's Journal.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Pearson Education; 1st edition (March 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201702444
• ISBN-13: 978-0201702446
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,853,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one, May 18, 2002

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Doug Castaline (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Jini(TM) Applications Using J2ME(TM) Technology (Paperback)

I liked this book as a beginner to Jini Technology. a very basic starting point with about 100 pages of author descriptions and examples, then several hundred pages of profile listings. The profile listings are very complete and cover everything you need to get going in Jini and J2ME. The examples throughout the book were clear and specific to the points the author is trying to make in each chapter. The personal profile listing in the back of the book is especially handy to have and the book never moves far from my computer - the reference aspect is great. I only wanted a basic introductory book, so I wasn't looking for a 700-page War and Peace type of thing. If you're looking for a huge tome on Jini, you may be better off with another book. But if you're looking for a good (short) basic starting point that's not going to take you a month to get through, this is a really good book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good short book, great appendix, May 18, 2002

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This review is from: Developing Jini(TM) Applications Using J2ME(TM) Technology (Paperback)

This is a great introductory book. Far from being overwhelming, it gives the technical reader a solid base on which to build. The best part about the book may just be the appendices, however. This is the only book where you can get a complete listing of the RMI and Personal Profiles, which is really useful to have around if you decide to go into the subject later on in more depth.

A topic I found particularly useful and covered here better than other books is the chapter dealing with different Java Technology environments (ie: application servers, CRM, ERP, etc.). It seemed more real-world than some of the future applications and therefore more relative to what engineers may be working on today.

While I wish the narrative by the author could have been a little more detailed in sections, I think the appendices alone make this book worth buying.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST JINI/J2ME BOOK OUT THERE, April 30, 2002

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"lking01" (Vallejo, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Developing Jini(TM) Applications Using J2ME(TM) Technology (Paperback)

My boss wanted me to get more familiarized w/JINI on small devices a.s.a.p. and after thumbing through several books on the subject, I settled on this one. Glad I did. It turned out to be an excellent book on the subject. Some key items that I found useful: 1) code comparing MIDP vs. Personal Profile. I was a little unclear on which to use when, but this book cleared up my confusion quickly 2) the almanac - the APIs are listed in alphabetical order making the method signatures really easy to find. Overall I found this book a really good read regarding JINI on small devices. I would definitely recommend it.