Overview
A complete self-study package for WAP programmingThe Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is an open, global specification that gives mobile users with wireless devices the power to access and interact with information and services instantly. The rapid acceptance of this technology has opened up unprecedented opportunities for developers to use their existing internet-based skills to create and deploy a new generation of wireless applications.
Inside WAP is a clear and simple guide and reference to programming with WAP, using a wealth of illustrated examples to help readers visualize the development process and lay a solid foundation for their own applications.
Inside WAP explains:
The basics of WAP programming
The essential information about the architecture and protocols - no more than you need to know to start programming.
WML
How to write programs with the WML formatting language - this forms the basis for simple WAP services, as well as for more sophisticated applications. Learning WML is straightforward if you already have some knowledge of HTML.
WMLScript
A walk through all WMLScript commands and libraries, enabling you to create short WAP applications. WMLScript adds dynamic and interactive elements to your WAP documents.
CGI Programming
The basics of server side CGI programming, including some WAP-CGI solutions for a company intranet. CGI can be used to create versatile and impressive applications for mobile devices.
Java Servlets
Servlet programming, Java basics , and how to install servlets on WWW and WAP servers.
The Nokia WAPServer
A complete server for WAP content and applications, or a WAP-compliant gateway, allowing WAP devices to communicate with content servers. This section also describes how to transfer WAP documents to a server and how to publish them.
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Every example in this book has been tested on a Nokia 7110 phone, an Ericsson MC218 palmtop, the Phone.com UP.SDK 3.2 emulator and the Nokia WAP Toolkit program. Version 2.0 of the Nokia WAP toolkit is included on the accompanying CD-ROM.
The CD also features: source code for all the examples in the book, the Nokia WAP Server, plus tools for creating and testing CGI programs for web servers.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewNow that expectations for WAP have been appropriately adjusted, it's time for wireless developers to get on with the job. The realistic, practical Inside WAP will help them immensely.
Pekka Niskanen starts by walking through the basics of WAP programming, WML formatting, and WMLScripting. He shows how to use CGI to create versatile, impressive mobile applications; then demonstrates how WAP servers can be used to serve WAP content and applications, or as gateways to separate content servers. You'll walk step-by-step through the process by which WAP documents are published; and finally, take a quick look ahead to WAP 1.2, with its new WTA telephone functionality extensions and push capabilities (just perfect for advertising and m-commerce).
The book's many code samples have been tested on both leading WAP toolkits, Phone.com's and Nokia's, and on both Nokia and Ericsson WAP devices, so you should encounter fewer of the compatibility glitches that have tended to impact early WAP code. All the code's provided on CD-ROM, along with Nokia's WAP Toolkit and Server. (Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant and writer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.