Wap: A Beginner's Guide

  • Authors:
  • Dale Bulbrook

  • Affiliations:
  • -

  • Venue:
  • Wap: A Beginner's Guide
  • Year:
  • 2001

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From the Publisher:Wireless Internet access is exploding worldwide! Here's the perfect introduction for developers to this revolutionary technology. This hands-on beginner's guide explains how to deliver content to WAP-enabled devices,convert existing Web pages to WAP,and integrate WAP into existing sites. You'll also learn how to enable secure e-commerce transactions. Get unplugged for the wireless Internet revolution Start building wireless Web applications and Web sites for the next generation of cellular telephones and Internet devices with the in-depth information contained in this volume. WAP: A Beginner's Guide is an authoritative yet easy-to-understand reference that covers every aspect of this fast-growing protocol. Inside,you'll learn how to develop and deploy dynamic,platform-independent sites that will run smoothly on any WAP-enabled mobile device. Plus,you'll get step-by-step database integration,debugging,and security instructions. All of the functions and syntaxes of WML and WMLScript are covered,with real-world examples and in-depth explanations that will have you programming for wireless devices in no time. Create and deliver Internet content to mobile communicators,cellular phones,PDAs,and pagers Build cards,decks,elements,and links with WML Convert existing HTML,Java,VB,and ActiveX components Implement images,icons,tables,soft keys,and variables Accept and respond to user input using WMLScript Format Web data for small screens,monochrome displays,and low bandwidth Integrate e-mail services,timers,and notifications Incorporate Microsoft Access databases and Active Server Pages Test and debug code using the latest WMLeditors and emulators Secure WAP information with smart cards and WTLS