ASP.NET Mobile Control Programming

Author: MattButler
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: ASP.NET Mobile Controls provide developers with the tools needed to create web sites and applications that can be used on various mobile client devices. They are available in the ASP.NET optional plug-in called Microsoft Mobile Internet Toolkit. Microsoft Mobile Internet Toolkit can be installed on top of the .NET Framework. Part of this book introduces the concepts of mobile development and explains the basic concepts of WAP, WML, and HTTP. The book focuses on how to use the mobile controls provided in MMIT to generate target output suitable for viewing on various mobile devices. These concepts are then applied to developing mobile applications using Visual Studio .NET. The book also provides a case study that integrates all the concepts discussed into a versatile mobile application. The book provides an in-depth yet accessible introduction to mobile web application development using ASP.NET and Microsoft Mobile Internet Toolkit. It specifically covers: an overview of .NET mobile, an overview of ASP.NET mobile controls, the application of various controls and advanced features, the client device simulator, Visual Studio .NET integration, and case studies, among others. The book is comprehensive, engaging, and well-integrated with numerous examples in each chapter, making it highly suitable for programmers engaged in web development or with a strong interest in this field. It can also serve as a textbook for universities and colleges.