Preface

This book describes how to use the optional and unsupported Ant tasks included in the Ant tasks bundle of the Java Card trademark development kit. These tasks are designed to work with version 1.6.2 of Apache Ant (as verified with Ant version).

Java Card technology combines a portion of the Java trademark programming language with a runtime environment optimized for smart cards and related, small-memory embedded devices. The goal of Java Card technology is to bring many of the benefits of the Java programming language to the resource-constrained world of smart cards.

Who Should Use This Book

This book is intended to assist users of the Java Card development kit in using the tools included in the Ant tasks bundle, particularly if the users are already familiar with Ant. Use of Ant as described in this document is unsupported.

Before You Read This Book

Before reading this guide, you should be familiar with Apache Ant, the Java programming language, Java Card technology, and smart card technology. A good resource for becoming familiar with Java technology and Java Card technology is the Sun Microsystems, Inc. web site, located at:

http://java.sun.com

Related Books

The following documents might prove useful:

User's Guide for the Java Card Platform, Version 2.2.2.

Programming Notes for the Java Card Platform, Version 2.2.2.

Apache Ant documentation at http://ant.apache.org.

Typographic Conventions

TABLE P-1 Typographic Conventions Used in This Book
Typeface	Meaning	Examples
`AaBbCc123`	The names of commands, files, and directories; on-screen computer output	Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls -a` to list all files. `% You have mail`.
`AaBbCc123`	What you type, when contrasted with on-screen computer output	`%` `su` `Password:`
AaBbCc123	Book titles, new words or terms, words to be emphasized Command-line variable; replace with a real name or value	Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. These are called class options. You must be superuser to do this. To delete a file, type `rm` filename.

Accessing Sun Documentation Online

Access Java platform technical documentation on the web at the Java Developer Connection trademark program web site at:

http://java.sun.com/reference/

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

We are interested in improving our documentation and welcome your comments and suggestions. Email your comments to us at docs@java.sun.com.