1 Before You Begin

Oracle Java ME SDK 8 is a sophisticated and useful tool for programmers who want to develop embedded applications. It can be used with NetBeans IDE 8.0 running on Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).

Note:

There is no need to install the Oracle Java ME Embedded 8 emulation runtime, because it is implemented in Oracle Java ME SDK 8.

Before you begin, ensure that all the latest Windows 7 updates and service packs are installed.

Installing the Java SE Platform

The Oracle Java ME SDK 8 software requires the Java Platform, Standard Edition Development Kit (JDK) release 7 update 55 or later installed on your computer. This guide assumes you have already installed the JDK. Otherwise, you can download it from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads

Installing the Oracle Java ME SDK 8 Platform

To install Oracle Java ME SDK 8:

If you already have the Java ME SDK installed, uninstall the previous version:
1. If you have Java ME SDK data that you want to save, copy it to a safe location.
2. In the notification area of the Windows taskbar, right-click the Java ME SDK Device Manager icon and select Exit.
3. Start the Java ME SDK Installer Wizard by opening the Windows Start Menu, selecting All Programs, and then Uninstall under the Java ME Platform SDK 8.0 folder. Alternatively, you can use the Programs and Features window in the Windows Control Panel.
4. On the first step of the wizard, select the option to remove the user data directory.
5. Follow the other steps of the wizard.
Download Oracle Java ME SDK 8 from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javame/javamobile/download/sdk
Double-click the executable file and follow the steps of the installation wizard.

Installing and Starting NetBeans IDE 8.0

To install NetBeans IDE 8.0:

Download the version of NetBeans IDE 8.0 that supports Java ME from https://netbeans.org/downloads/.
Double-click the executable file and follow the steps of the installation wizard.
Double-click the icon on the desktop to start NetBeans IDE 8.0.

Note:

Ensure that you install the most recent version of NetBeans IDE 8.0 and apply all available updates related to Java ME support.

For more information about working with NetBeans IDE 8.0, see Chapter 2, "Creating a Java ME SDK 8 Sample Project."