Java ME 8 Early Access release: Try it out!

As I , the Java ME 8 specifications are moving full steam ahead. And today, Oracle is announcing the IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF JAVA ME 8 EARLY ACCESS.



Java ME 8 in a Nutshell:




Java ME 8 is a SIGNIFICANT UPDATE of the Java ME platform and provides a MODERN, FLEXIBLE, AND FEATURE-RICH EMBEDDED SOFTWARE PLATFORM that is aligned with Java SE 8 and allows more efficient development, deployment, and management of embedded software solutions:



* : Support for Java SE 8 language features and popular Java SE APIs, an updated virtual machine, and footprint optimizations

*(part of CLDC 8): IPv6, enhanced connectivity, new protocols, and support for TLS 1.2

* : Provides a "services-enabled" application framework, footprint reductions through platform "right-sizing", dedicated new embedded APIs, and an enhanced security model

* : Updated to Java ME 8/SE 8 language support, and new functionality and peripheral support



Java ME 8 Early Access scales down to very small target devices - the single-chip solution used on theboard has 192 KB OF RAM AND 1 MB FLASH, and costs around US $5 in volume, yet can host a complete solution of JAVA ME 8 EA RUNTIME, NETWORKING AND DEVICE ACCESS FUNCTIONALITY, AND JAVA APPLICATION.



With this update, Java ME 8 is positioned to be the PLATFORM OF CHOICE FOR INTELLIGENT DEVICES AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS.



To learn more about Java ME 8:



* View the 15 minute webcast

* Browse the full slide deck on



Getting started with Java ME 8 Early Access:



Java ME 8 Early Access is available now for the following developer boards:



* Raspberry Pi Model B (ARM11/Linux)

* ST Microelectronics STM32F4DISCOVERY (ARM Cortex-M4)



Software development is supported by the Java ME SDK 8 Early Access, which includes a Java ME 8 runtime emulation on Windows as well (so you can get started even without a developer board).



*Java ME 8 Early Access binaries and Java ME SDK 8 Early Access tools

*Release Notes and step-by-step Getting Started Guides



Cheers,



- Terrence



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