Comments on: Super Apps Series (Java): Running in the Background Part One http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/ Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:13:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Super Apps Series (Java): Running in the Background Part Three | BlackBerry Developer's Blog http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-2812 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:18:55 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-2812 [...] we’ve looked at making applications start automatically and remain running in the background (part one), as well as how to use Alternate Entry Points to run a process in the background or to do setup [...]

]]> By: Akash Shah http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-347 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:38:31 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-347 Don't you think having an application continuously running (in BG or foreground) would drain the battery or use too much of battery?

]]> By: Douglas tr0n Soltys http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-346 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:44:49 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-346 Hey devs! Part two is now live! Check it out here:

http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/running-i…

]]> By: twindsor http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-344 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:54:42 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-344 That can be done with Alternate Entry Points, which I will cover in Part 2, which should be going up today.

]]> By: twindsor http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-345 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:22:34 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-345 You could create an Alternate Entry Point and have the user assign it to a convenience key. Not the most elegant solution, but possible. If there was reason enough and you explained it to the user then this is something that can work.

]]> By: Klerisson http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-343 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:00:46 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-343 Good post!!
Regarding: “…you will only want to run part of your application in the background to do certain processing or to listen for events. In this approach, your application could be separated into two parts: the UI portion that the user opens and closes as needed, and the background process which listens for specific events, such as pushed data…”
Are you suggesting to have two different applications? Is there anyway to accomplish the above behavior in just one project (.cod, .jad)?
Thanks in advance!

]]> By: Srikanth Jessu http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-342 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:34:57 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-342 I think, alarm application may follow this procedure. If not, please, let me know, whats other way…

]]> By: Sukhil http://devblog.blackberry.com/2010/06/super-apps-java-series-running-in-the-background-part-1/#comment-341 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:51:20 +0000 http://devblog.blackberry.com/?p=1737#comment-341 Since you are going to cover Alternate Entry Points.. question in advance: Is it possible to know if the app was launched using a shortcut key.. say using one of the convenience keys?

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