Project management tutorial

The steps below list the different phases of  an MTJ project:

  1. Create a new project
    This includes selecting the details for the project, such as the desired Java ME profile, the naming the project and selecting the runtime platform.
  2. Develop the code
    This includes the creation of the Java classes and skeletons using a wizard, and the writing of your own code based on these classes.
  3. Edit the JAD file
    This includes editing the JAD file with the Application Descriptor Editor, which is built into MTJ.
  4. Manage the resources.
    This includes the image and sound files.
  5. Build the project
    This includes the compilation of the code and the creation of the JAR and JAD files.
  6. Run the application in an emulator
    This includes the testing of the application in a chosen emulator.
  7. Debug
    This includes the method for debugging the code, if necessary.

After these steps, you can perform the following optional steps for your application:

  1. Manage the security (create a certificate and sign the application)
    This includes the management of keys and certificates , and the signing of applications.
  2. Deploy the application to a mobile device
    This includes the deployment of applications to mobile devices.
Note: These steps are listed here in the order that appears most logical when managing a project in MTJ. Naturally this is not the only correct way to manage projects. You can also change the project's mobile runtime after the project creation. Most of these steps have their own topic in this Help for more detailed information.

Tip: In MTJ, you can have several projects open at the same time in your workspace.


Mobile Tools for the Java Platform
Java ME platform
Mobile SDKs
Mobile runtimes
External tools
Applications


Managing mobile SDKs
Managing applications


Editors
Preferences
Wizards
JAD file