Introduction to Extensible HTML (Xhtml) - Scripting and Programming using xHTML

This introductory book describes what is xHTML Basic, when to use it, and why it is important to learn. You will discover how the xHTML Basic language was developed and they types of applications that benefit from xHTML Basic programs.

The basic programming structure of xHTML Basic is describes along with the basic commands including links, images, and special symbols that are used. An introduction to scripting is included and how to create advanced services and features using xHTML Basic programming.

You will learn the similarities and difference of xHTML Basic to other communication languages including WML and HTML. You will also learn how to write and simulate xHTML Basic programs.

Explained is the operation of WAP servers and how to publish xHTML Basic programs to servers to allow them to be accessed on the web. Also described is how xHTML Basic is being used and integrated with WML and WMLScript to ensure xHTML evolves to meet future communication needs.

xHTML is a programming language that is used to provide information services to portable wireless devices. This book explains how and why companies use xHTML to develop and provide information services to mobile communication devices. XHTML protocols and scripts are used to create web pages that can efficiently and reliably communicate with mobile communication devices.

This Book Provides

• What is xHTML Basic
• When to use xHTML
• Why Learn xHTML
• Thebasic structure of xHTML programs
• Basic xHTML commands
• Advanced features made possible by xHTML
• The differences and similarities of xHTML and WML and HTML
• How to publish xHTML programs
• Evolution of xHTML for the future

About the Author

Bill Routt is a communications product and technology expert and is the department head of Electronics Engineering Technology and Automation/Robotics technology at Wake Technology Community College. Mr. Routt has over 33 years of technical, research, design, development, and instruction experience. He has worked for leading companies including Bell Laboratories, DuPont, Modcomp, Siemens, Goud Computer, and several universities and colleges. Mr. Routt has been published in the Bell System Technical Journal and in the Bell Laboratories Record covering switching system technologies and telecommunications. He continually researches and develops software programs and creates courses on communications and technology automation. Mr. Routt holds many degrees and certificates including a MSEE from Carnegie Institute of Technology and a BSEE from the Pennsylvania State University.