Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)
The WAP architecture is not that different from the WWW architecture. In fact, the WAP architecture is based on the existing WWW architecture, which means if you understand the WWW architecture, you can understand the WAP architecture.
Most of the technology developed for the Internet has been designed with the desktop user in mind, which in itself presents some rather interesting issues when developing Mobile Internet Device applications. For instance, a desktop user has a large display with which to view, a keyboard for data entry, and a fast Internet connection. Compare this to the mobile device user who has a limited display area and limited data entry ability.
The WAP architecture, although based on existing ...
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