Advice on starting off

[Riamor]

Hi
I'm new to both Java and mobile development. I have experience in other programming languages. I wish to develop a program for the S40 range.
Over the past few weeks, I've been trying to progress, but its been slow going. Trying
I've tried Eclipse and Netbeans, and discovered I prefer Netbeans.
Looking for advice on where to go next.
A lot of the example seem to be for the S60. Should I start developing for that first?

Also, is there a book that would help? It would be nice to have something chapter based, so I would have a progress path. As it is, I've just searching through the examples.
Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks
Riamor

[ektasrv]

Use this FN Wiki page as your starting point:

http://wiki.forum.nokia.com/index.php/Category:Java_ME

and

http://www.forum.nokia.com/Develop/Java/

[mattbrenner]

Hi Riamor,

Java ME is Java ME, so your app will run on S40 and S60 devices. You are welcome to visit my web site:

csteachlearn.com

and follow the "Cell Phone Stuff" link. You will find, among other things, a very detailed step-by-step guide to installing NetBeans, emultorts, etc., along with souce code for a simple program to "test" your installation.

My favorite intro to Java ME is:

Beginning J2ME: From Novice to Professional

It's published by APress. It assumes a knowledge of Java.

If you don't already know some Java, it seems to me a bad idea to begin learning it in a cell phone environment. Get your feet wet on the desktop, where there are fewer headaches, and then jump into Java ME (just my opinion).

Cheers,
Matt

[Riamor]

Thanks Matt. I guess I should start with Java on the desktop first. My local library is getting in a 2010 Java book for me. Once I finish that, I'll check out your website. And may well get that book!

[Riamor]

Use this FN Wiki page as your starting point:

http://wiki.forum.nokia.com/index.php/Category:Java_ME

and

http://www.forum.nokia.com/Develop/Java/

Thanks Ekta. I found there was no clear path to follow on those pages. Perhaps if I had better Java knowledge, it would make more sense.
I feel a book would give me a more structured approach.