WAP Integration: Professional Developer's Guide [Paperback]

Robert Laberge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2001 | ISBN-10: 047141767X | ISBN-13: 978-0471417675

Learn from the experts how WAP can be integrated into any network
WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) continues to be the driving force behind the megamerger of the Internet and the mobile Web phone. But while developers and network managers are increasingly expected to be WAP savvy, there is no archive of sample programs for them to draw upon. Written by two wireless Internet experts, this book/CD-ROM package fills the gap in the field, giving readers powerful tools that they can use to learn the technical integration aspects of this exciting new technology. The authors provide a top-notch tutorial on how to bring WAP to the enterprise or to Internet users, getting readers quickly up to speed with many sample applications that can be customized for specific needs. Also included is an introduction to VoiceXML with a fully functional sample application.

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From the Back Cover

A hands-on tutorial that shows you how to integrate WAP into a Web presence or legacy applications.

WAP Integration

By 2004, more people will access the Internet from wireless handheld devices than by personal computers. With this explosive growth in mobile communications, it's more critical than ever for companies to develop a wireless Web presence for visibility and/or m-commerce. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) is the driving force behind this exciting new technology. Srdjan Vujosevic and Robert Laberge, two wireless Internet experts, explore WAP and provide you with an in-depth tutorial as well as numerous sample applications (not just programs) that will help you learn and develop your own WAP applications. They also take you beyond the basics to introduce you to what will possibly be the future of WAP and wireless technology. These powerful tools will help you use WAP to satisfy your own business needs.

Offering the guidance and examples necessary to take advantage of WAP, this hands-on book:
* Explains how WAP can be integrated into any web presence or legacy system
* Contains an up-to-date WAP technical tutorial that details the latest developments in the field
* Provides over a dozen sample applications that can be customized to meet your needs
* Introduces VoiceXML with a fully functional sample application

The CD-ROM contains all the sample applications featured in the book.

Professional Developer's Guides

The Professional Developer's Guide series provides the first in-depth look at recent or emerging programming technologies. Experienced programmers and developers will find comprehensive coverage of new programming standards as well as code, sample programs, developer's tools, and applications that will make programming for a new technology much easier.

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About the Author

SRDJAN VUJOSEVIC is CTO and co-founder of WaveDev.com with over 17 years' experience as an engineer, database administrator, programmer, and application developer.
ROBERT LABERGE is President and cofounder of WaveDev.com with over 20 years' experience in IT as a database administrator, data warehouse architect, systems integrator, and application developer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (September 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047141767X
• ISBN-13: 978-0471417675
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,904,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An amature's review of WAP Integration, November 26, 2001

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Tom Krieser (Naples, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WAP Integration: Professional Developer's Guide (Paperback)

I am a retired executive and have started my own consulting business recently.The new world of Wireless Internet has intrigued me for some time but knowing nothing about it I was reluctant to get too far on my own until just last week I got a copy of the book "WAP Integration" by Srdjan Vujosevic and Robert Laberge.
The book is very imressive in that the subject matters are well organized, the writting style is easy to read and understand and at times fun , yet contains a wealth of information covering topics for those who are amatures (like me)all the way to the more professional and knowledgeble people whose daily life is programming or creating new application protocols.
I am able to recommend the book as a "five star" product based on my limited know how of this exciting and upcoming new technology.
I am now "technically" competent enough to send e-mails through my wireless (but Internet capable) phone, and understand some of the technical concepts which were very hazy at best when I started into the book.
I especially like the info provided in "Related Sites" enabling the reader to further enhance their knowledge in any particular focused area.

Tom Krieser

5.0 out of 5 stars Great examples, November 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: WAP Integration: Professional Developer's Guide (Paperback)

This book has great working examples of WAP. They talk about each line of code, show exactly what is what and have excellent template examples. Great work!!