Question about Java Package Name

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#1

In the guide for signing and building android

http://docs.coronalabs.com/guide/distribution/androidBuild/index.html#TOC

i see that “The traditional Java scheme is to use the reverse-domain format like com.acme, then append the name of a division/product, and finally append the name of the app. For example, com.acme.games.catchafish would be a good package name, assuming you own the acme.com domain name.”

So my question is do we need to actually own the domain name in order to use it ( for example like the domain name above " acme.com")

#2

to put it simply, no.

#3

While the technical answer is no, you can’t just make up something either.  For instance com.google.* anything will likely get you punted.    Since it doesn’t have to be com., you could always uses something that likely won’t be a top level domain.  For me, I could do:

miracle.rob.gamename.

However domain names are cheap.  Webhosting is cheap.  Get a site created added a /privacy and a /support link to the site so you can provide those URL’s to Apple and Google when submitting your apps and they want that information.   Domain names are generally $15 a year though the 1st year is usually cheaper.  You can get free web hosting, or get a full blown provider for $3-4 a month.  Then you will have your own .com to use.

Rob

#4

to put it simply, no.

#5

While the technical answer is no, you can’t just make up something either.  For instance com.google.* anything will likely get you punted.    Since it doesn’t have to be com., you could always uses something that likely won’t be a top level domain.  For me, I could do:

miracle.rob.gamename.

However domain names are cheap.  Webhosting is cheap.  Get a site created added a /privacy and a /support link to the site so you can provide those URL’s to Apple and Google when submitting your apps and they want that information.   Domain names are generally $15 a year though the 1st year is usually cheaper.  You can get free web hosting, or get a full blown provider for $3-4 a month.  Then you will have your own .com to use.

Rob