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Part I: Getting Started on BlackBerry Apps
Even if you’re a solo entrepreneur, talking with other developers or even
just acquaintances can generate ideas. You can scan the BlackBerry online
forums to pick up what issues users are running into and develop ideas based
on problems they are encountering and — obviously — want a solution for.
Becoming a BlackBerry developer and
App World vendor
Your first step toward BlackBerry app development is to register with RIM as
a BlackBerry developer. You then gain access to a treasure trove of all things
BlackBerry, including
✓ All BlackBerry JDE downloads
✓ All BlackBerry simulator downloads
✓ Articles pertaining to BlackBerry development (the Knowledge Base)
✓ The official BlackBerry online development forums
✓ All developer documentation
The developer registration process is pretty straightforward. I go over the
steps involved in Chapter 2.
Becoming a BlackBerry App World vendor is a little more complicated, with
more steps to follow because (you guessed it) money is involved. You need a
PayPal account. I go over these details as well in Chapter 2.
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