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Unit 3: WAP Development Tools and Software

Using the GUI application mapper to show the relationships between objects, developers can Notes
quickly outline the components of a WAP application. Then they can take advantage of wizards
that generate Decks and Cards in both WML and HDML, and use MobileDev’s code builder to
write WML/HDML syntax that complements the wizard-generated code. The integration of the
application mapper with wizards and the code builder provides a seamless WDE that delivers
results fast.
MobileDev comes complete with its own powerful integrated runtime engine, MobileDev Server
Script. Server Script can quickly create prototypes or build full-blown business WAP applications
that can be natively connected to an RDBMS. MobileDev WDE is also designed to support
development in ASP, JSP, Perl or other template-based server technologies.

Task What is WMBP format? Name some of the tools that can create WMBP files.

WAP Forum

The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Forum developed the de-facto world standard for
wireless information and telephony services on digital mobile phones and other wireless
terminals. It has published an open, global wireless protocol specification based on existing
Internet standards, such as XML and IP, for all wireless networks.
WAP Forum members now represent over 90% of the global handset market, as well as leading
infrastructure providers, software developers and other organizations providing solutions to
the wireless industry.
WAP Forum Members

The WAP Forum was founded in 1997 by Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, and Unwired Planet (now
Phone.com). Their WAP pages can be found at:

Ericsson Mobility World

At Ericsson Mobility World you get the latest product information and software on WAP and
many more technologies. By sharing our technology and expertise with developers worldwide,
Ericsson Mobility World help turn your great ideas into real-world applications.
Nokia WAP Developer Forum

The Nokia WAP Developer Forum is targeted at developers who are interested in using the
Nokia WAP products to create services on the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) platform.

Phone.com WAP Overview

Self Assessment

Fill in the blanks:
14. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Forum developed the …………………… world
standard for wireless information and telephony services on digital mobile phones and
other wireless terminals.
15. …………………… supports WAP technologies like WML, HDML, Microsoft Active Server
Pages (ASP), Perl and Java Server Pages (JSP).

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