About the Book: Beginning BlackBerry 7 Development Are you interested in creating BlackBerry apps using the latest BlackBerry 7 and BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse? Then this is the book for you. Beginning BlackBerry 7 Development offers a hands-on approach to learning how to build and deploy sophisticated BlackBerry apps using the latest tools and techniques available. Assuming only some programming background in Java or a similar language, this book starts with the basics, offering step-by-step tutorials that take you through downloading and installing the BlackBerry development environment, creating your first apps, and exploring the BlackBerry APIs. You'll be introduced to the latest features available in the latest BlackBerry 7 using BlackBerry Java Plug-in for Eclipse, including BlackBerry Application Platform Services, techniques for using multimedia with the BlackBerry, and tools for increasing app performance. To round out the complete development process, you'll also discover the different ways you can package and distribute your apps, from deploying apps on your own website to listing your apps for sale in the BlackBerry App World. Contents Chapter 01. Setting the Stage Chapter 02. Hello World Chapter 03. What Makes a BlackBerry Application? Chapter 04. User Interface Basics Chapter 05. Beyond the Basics of User Interfaces Chapter 06. Storing Data Chapter 07. Hello Out There! Making a Network-Enabled Application Chapter 08. Where Am I? Using Location-Based Services Chapter 09. Getting Your App Out There: Packaging and Publishing Chapter 10. Next Steps