Understanding WML Usage

End users of your WML code have several needs that are unique to wireless application development. To develop truly usable applications in WML, an understanding of how these applications are used in the real world is essential.

To develop a great application, you should keep in mind several fundamental things. First and foremost, a great mobile application will be highly usable. Because of the display and interface limitations on most phones and PDAs, users have a more difficult time determining the context of the application and their options. Clarity and brevity are critical in writing text and titles for WML applications to ensure ease-of-use. Furthermore, your application should require minimal text entry for the user. ...

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