1.2.1 :: Advantages of WAPL
WAPL had been developed as the easiest way to mobilize applications.
- Device independent - WAPL is one language that is automatically transformed into the perfect markup for any mobile device
- Easy to learn - XML based language, all you require is an understanding of XML
- No device information required - Unlike other solutions, the Wapple Engine that powers WAPL, Exhibit, already knows all the characteristics of a device. You don't need to know the screen size, media support etc
- Image Resizing - Images are resized on the fly automatically to fit the device perfectly
- Language independant - You can write your application in any language - all your app needs to do is output valid WAPL
- Easily added to an existing application - for MVC applications WAPL is a great choice as a view layer
Contents
- 1. Introducing WAPL
- 1.1. What is WAPL
- 1.2. Why would I use WAPL
- 1.2.1. Advantages of WAPL
- 1.2.2. Uses of WAPL
- 1.3. Where to get help
- 2. How it works
- 3. Getting Started
- 4. Developing with WAPL
- 5. More Code Examples
- 6. Common Tasks