Example: Creating a blogging MIDlet 1

The Blog Writer MIDlet shows you how to use a TextEditor together with a CanvasGraphicsItem. The MIDlet is a simple demo of a blogging client that allows you to compose and publish posts to a blog.

Figure: Blog Writer MIDlet on a Symbian device (left) and Series 40 device (right)

Prerequisites

You need the following to develop and test this MIDlet:

  • Nokia SDK 1.0 for Java or Symbian^3 SDK for Nokia devices or newer

  • Series 40 6th Edition FP1 or Java Runtime 2.1 for Symbian device or newer

Note: The MIDlet does not work on non-touch Series 40 devices.

For instructions on how to set up the Java ME development environment, see section Setting up the development environment.

Development

For more information about the MIDlet, see:

  • Design for information about the design and functionality of the MIDlet

  • Implementation for information about implementing the MIDlet

You can download the project files for the MIDlet from the download page.

Last updated May 10th, 2012

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