Java Client for GAE Channels
AppEngine Channels Google AppEngine Channels create a persistent connection between your client and the server running the Channel API Code. Information is passed between the two in real time without the use of polling, even between multiple clients, using the server as a mediator. For instance what if you wanted to create a Java client to use these channels to receive push notifications from a...
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For a pleasant Android user experience it is vital for applications to actively provide feedback. When downloading images and data from the web, delays are expected. Developers should implement asynchronous connections and provide active feedback on their progress. Throttling connections is another important technique. Android phones are mainly on 3G and Edge connections and are prone to slow...
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