Re: [aspectj-dev] Can we use AspectJ to develop J2ME software?

[Kev Jackson <kevin.jackson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well start by determining what the possible cross-cutting concerns are 
in a J2ME app.

In a J2EE app they're fairly obvious (logging, tracing, transaction 
support etc).

if you're writing a j2me game, perhaps collision detection would be a 
suitable area for example:

void updatePlayerPosition (int, x, int y) {
   if (currentPosition == positionOfAlien) { <-- this check could be 
moved into an aspect
      playerEaten;
   }
   player.x = x;
   player.y = y;
}

You should be aware that the aspectjrt.jar needs to be included with 
your application, so space (this being j2me) may prevent you from using 
any aspects.

I recommend searching for "refactoring to aspects", it's possibly the 
best practical introduction to AOP I've come across, and the way it 
leads you through normal refactorings, can help you to think about where 
aspects may be useful.

Hope this helps a little

Kev