WML & WMLScript: A Beginner's Guide [Paperback]

Kris Jamsa (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072192941 | ISBN-13: 978-0072192940 | Publication Date: July 12, 2001 | Edition: annotated edition

Create real-world Wireless applications--even if you've never worked with WML or WMLScript before--using this hands-on introductory resource. You'll get full details on WAP, and learn to build applications that will run on your Web-enabled cellular phone.

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From the Back Cover

Get started with WML and WMLScript and create your first real-world Wireless application using this hands-on introductory resource. You'll get full details on the Wireless Web and WAP, and learn how to use WML to build pages and applications that run on your Web-enabled cellular phone. From formatting text, displaying images, and creating wireless bitmap files, this essential guide provides you with all the tools you need to construct your own wireless Web site and other useful WML-based applications. You'll also learn to use the WMLScript libraries to improve functionality of your wireless applications. Written by wireless expert and best-selling author Kris Jamsa, this thorough and easy-to-understand guide is the only book you need.

This Beginner's Guide is Designed for Easy Learning:

Modules-- Each programming concept is divided into logical modules (chapters), ideal for individualized learning Goals--Each module opens with the specific programming skills you'll have by the end of the module Ask the Experts--Q&A sections throughout are filled with extra information and interesting commentary 1-Minute Drills--Quick self-assessment sections to check your progress Annotated Syntax--Example code annotated with commentary that points to the particular technique illustrated Projects--Exercises contained in each module show how to apply what you are learning Mastery Checks--End-of-module reviews that test your knowledge using short-answer, multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and simple coding questions

About the Author

Kris Jamsa, Ph.D., MBA (Richmond, TX) is the best-selling author of nearly 90 computer books that have helped millions of programmers worldwide. He is the founder of WirelessLookup.com, which provides users and businesses with an instant presence on the wireless Web.

Product Details

• Paperback: 550 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; annotated edition edition (July 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072192941
• ISBN-13: 978-0072192940
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,536,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start, March 24, 2002

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Jeremy Patterson (Software Developer) (Upper Arlington, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WML & WMLScript: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

It's a good start, but it does go very slowly. You need to supplement it with WAP Integration immediately afterward if you want to get into any really advanced aspects of WAP. Experienced developers may even want to jump straight to the WAP Integration book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of working code, April 3, 2002

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Sara Dant (Univ of Wash) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WML & WMLScript: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

I just added this book to my collection of WAP/WML titles.

I was pleased with the amount of code this book provides--probably 200+ WORKING programs. I've been able to make all of them work in the phone simulator and on my phone! That's a nice change.

If you are starting out, the intro chapters will get you up and running. If you have been doing this a while, cutting and pasting the book's code will save you time with things like interacting with Perl.

Recommend.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Find, August 13, 2002

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Sara Dant (Univ of Wash) - See all my reviews

This review is from: WML & WMLScript: A Beginner's Guide (Paperback)

Book is straight forward. Easy to read/follow. I had created HTML pages in the past. It was easy to migrate to WML. The scripting discussion (WMLScript) was very valuable.