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IA132: WAP and i-Mode Overview (1 DAY)

Course Overview

This course overviews two technologies for mobile devices: WAP and i-mode. These technologies turn mobile phones into Internet companions. The course guides you through the process of creating software for WAP-enabled and i-mode enabled devices. You'll learn about WAP, WML, WML Script, WAP SDK's, WAP browsers, cHTML, i-mode browsers, i-Appli, XML and how to build your own WAP and i-mode applications. Briefly covered will be emerging features such as security, email integration and push capabilities. The course includes hands-on exercises to illustrate the theoretical aspects of the lectured content.

Course Objectives

The course provides participants with knowledge of:

  • The WAP and i-mode architectures with specific reference to the Web architecture
  • Issues to consider when developing WAP and i-mode applications for your business
  • Technical understanding required for WAP and i-mode development
  • Hands-on experience with the technologies required for WAP and i-mode development

Audience

The course is designed for web developers with some experience with or knowledge of HTML and scripting. However it will also be useful for other professionals wishing to gain an understanding of WAP and i-mode technologies and the opportunities they offer.

Course Topics

The following key topics will be covered in the course:

  • WAP and i-mode architectures
  • WML and WML Script
  • Creating i-mode pages with cHTML
  • i-Appli: the i-mode version of Java
  • WAP and i-mode browsers, gateways, and application servers
  • WAP and i-mode development toolkits
  • E-mail and security integration
  • WAP 2.0, i-mode directions and the future of mobile technologies
  • Practical examples and exercises