WAP Design Considerations

When developing any type of WAP applications, keep in mind that WAP devices contain limited network bandwidth capabilities and memory compared to a PC. As a result, WAP developers must strive to create applications that are compact and efficient, but that do not lack the functionality users desire.

Part of the reason WML is such a great language for WAP development is that it is compact by design. WML doesn’t take up much space within a WAP device. By using WML, you’re halfway to creating compact and efficient code.

Of course, just because you’re using WML doesn’t guarantee you’ll develop efficient applications. WAP developers must also remember that the devices they’re developing for differ greatly from one another. ...

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