BlackBerry Programming

"Millions of thumbs." That's the way Reseach In Motion likes to describe its ever-growing base of BlackBerry users. Being all thumbs isn't bad in this context.

If you're a software developer looking to tap into the BlackBerry market, there are a few things you need to know before you get started. And while you're developing. That's what this site is for.

BlackBerry Programming is one developer's perspective on application programming for the BlackBerry platform. If you want official documentation, visit the official BlackBerry developer site. When you're ready for real information from a developer who's been there, come back here. (You might want to bookmark this page.)

If you're looking for help with a BlackBerry development project, you probably can't afford my services. The information on this site might help, though, so be sure to take a good look at the list of modules on the right side of this page. Anyone who's serious about BlackBerry software development will find something of interest on this site.

Is This Going To Become A Book?

Good question. I don't think so. See my essay The Uneconomics of Book Publishing for my reasoning.

If enough people chomp at the bit for a resonably-priced PDF version of this site, maybe I'll expand it and make it into a book. Seems unlikely, though.

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Module 1:
The BlackBerry Platform

  1. The Carriers Are In Charge

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