Java Reference
In-Depth Information
The CDC merges Java SE with the CLDC, meaning that both the CDC and the CLDC
include the GCF, a media-independent hierarchy of interfaces that provide a factory of
connections such as sockets, files, or other entities. The CLDC defers the definition of
which protocols are supported by the GCF to the MIDP, while the CDC requires support
for HTTP and HTTPS by default.
Neither the CLDC nor the CDC provides support for GUI development. For that, you
need a profile such as the MIDP atop the configuration, which is the subject of Parts 2
and 3 of this topic.
