Java, JMEE, J2ME

Primary components of the Java Platform, Micro Edition (Java ME, Java J2ME) include Connected Device Configurations. Connected Limited Device Configurations, Mobile Information Device Profiles, along with many other tools and technologies that address Java solutions for the consumer and embedded device markets, take your first step into learning more about these technologies. Definitions of terms and what these new concepts can mean to you are available on the java.sun.com web sites below:

Mobility Java ME (formerly J2ME) technologies contain a highly optimized Java Runtime Environment, which specifically addresses the vast consumer space. Java ME technologies cover a wide range of extremely tiny commodities, and enable security, connectivity, and useful utility programs inside smart cards, pagers, set-top boxes, and other small appliances. Java ME technologies are only one part of the Java software product family. Related Java platforms include the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE, formerly J2SE platform), and the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE, formerly J2EE platform). Java technology also provides ways to create Web services, XML information transfers, numerous networking protocols, toolkits, and the Java Web Start application.