- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Addison Wesley; 1 edition (27 Nov 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0201725916
- ISBN-13: 978-0201725919
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 18.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #3 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Networking & Security > Wireless > WAP
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One way to distinguish a technical book is by the gut feeling it gives its readers. Pekka Niskanen's high-quality Inside WAP makes you feel confident that you can, with study and diligence, make a living developing Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) programs for mobile phones and other wireless devices. The book's explanations of the technologies involved--primarily Wireless Markup Language (WML) and WMLScript--are clear and technically accurate (Niskanen had the support of a technical reviewer from Nokia as well as his own consultancy). You will have absolutely no problem following the author's stepwise approach to his subject languages if you have knowledge of HTML and JavaScript, and very little trouble figuring WAP out if it's the environment for your first effort at application scripting.
Niskanen's approach to teaching WML and WMLScript is a popular and proven one. He explains the requirement for a particular language element, shows its general syntax and presents a boiled-down example. Many readers will wish for straight language documentation better suited to alphabetical lookups, but what's here works. You will probably need to acquire--either through education or hired talent--the skills needed to develop the server-side components of your WAP, even though this book does a remarkably good job of introducing Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programming with Java servlets and Perl. The server-side material here should certainly be enough to help you figure out what you need and communicate intelligently with specialists. --David Wall
Topics covered: The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP), particularly its client-side markup language (WML) and scripting language (WMLScript). All interface elements get attention, as well as WMLScript logic, events and communications capabilities. Server-side coverage goes to Perl, Java servlet programming and the Nokia WAP Server (which appears on the companion CD-ROM). Software examples were tested on the Nokia 7110 phone, the Ericsson MC218 palmtop, and a couple of standard simulators.
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This book offers a possibility to learn WAP programming. The book can also be used as a reference because it contains all WAP-1.1defined WML (Wireless Markup Language) and WMLScript commands. Many examples with source code make the book a good basis for the user to create his or her own services and solutions.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having no knowledge on how to start developing in a WAP environment, the book gives a clear explanation about what toolkits are needed, where it can be found, and plenty of website references if you needed more information. The CD that comes with the book provides the relevent tools to start, and there's plenty of examples, from static to dynamic WAP documents. This book will definitely give you a good base in starting WAP programming!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Some reviews misleading
18 April 2001
Format:Paperback
Previous reviews are somewhat misleading: One claims that software provided with the book comes without a licence - in fact the readme on the CD gives clear and simple instructions for obtaining the necessary licence (takes about 60 seconds). Another criticizes the book for only testing applications for use with Nokia and Ericsson handsets - in fact, as a glance at the back cover could tell you, every example in the book was also tested on a Phone.com (as was) emulator.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A complete package for self-study
20 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
This book presents in 430 pages an easy and efficient way oflearning WAP programming. It can also be used as a reference, as itcovers all WML and WMLScript commands in the WAPspecifications. Numerous examples (including 90 pages of Perl-CGI and35 pages of Java Servlets) with source code visualize the process andform a basis for the reader's own implementations. Excellent readingfor beginners, students, lecturers and professionals. END
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
A complete waste of time for US developers
17 Oct 2001
Format:Paperback
I completely agree with the reviewer that mentions the book is very Euro-centric. For domenstic developers, what's needed is coverage of Openwave browsers and HDML migration. Try "Dynamic WAP application Development" instead -- it's a nice reference to issues significant to the U.S. market.
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