XHTML Mobile Profile / XHTML MP Tutorial
XHTML MP (XHTML Mobile Profile) is the markup language of WAP 2.0. XHTML MP is a subset of XHTML, which is the combination of HTML and XML. Our XHTML MP tutorial starts with an introduction of XHTML MP and an overview of the relationship between various markup languages such as WML, XHTML, XHTML Basic and XHTML MP. Then it covers the major differences between WML and XHTML MP, XHTML MP's syntax rules and document structure, etc. In addition, our XHTML MP tutorial includes coverage about lists, tables, anchor links, selection lists, input elements and the posting of data from mobile devices to the server.
Table of Contents
1. XHTML MP (XHTML Mobile Profile) Introduction
1.1. What is XHTML MP?
2. Development of Wireless Markup Languages
2.1. HTML
2.2. WML 1.x
2.3. XHTML
2.4. XHTML Basic
2.5. XHTML Mobile Profile
2.6. WCSS / WAP CSS
2.7. WML 2.0
3. Advantages of XHTML MP
4. WML Features Lost in XHTML MP
4.1. XHTML MP Does Not Support Decks and Cards
4.2. XHTML MP Does Not Support Timers
4.3. XHTML MP Does Not Support Events
4.4. XHTML MP Does Not Support Variables
4.5. XHTML MP Does Not Support Client-side Scripting
4.6. XHTML MP Does Not Support Programmable Softkeys
4.7. XHTML MP Does Not Support the <u> Tag
4.8. XHTML MP Does Not Support the Format Attribute for Input Fields
4.9. XHTML MP Does Not Support Posting of Data with Anchor Links
5. Syntax Rules of XHTML MP
5.1. XHTML MP Syntax Rule 1: Tags Must Be Closed Properly
5.2. XHTML MP Syntax Rule 2: Tags and Attributes Must Be in Lowercase
5.3. XHTML MP Syntax Rule 3: Value of Attributes Must Be Enclosed within Quotation Marks
5.4. XHTML MP Syntax Rule 4: No Attribute Minimization is Allowed
5.5. XHTML MP Syntax Rule 5: Tags Must Be Nested Properly
6. XHTML MP MIME Types and File Extension
6.1. MIME Types
6.1.1. Choosing MIME Types Dynamically
6.2. File Extension
7. XHTML MP Document Structure
7.1. Hello World XHTML MP Example
7.2. XML Declaration and Character Encoding
7.3. DOCTYPE Declaration
7.4. <html> Element
7.5. <head> Element
7.6. <title> Element
7.7. <body> Element
7.8. <p> Element
8. XHTML MP Generic Metadata
8.1. XHTML MP Cache Control
8.2. Periodic Refresh in XHTML MP
9. Comments in XHTML MP
10. Line Breaking in XHTML MP
11. XHTML MP Horizontal Rules
12. XHTML MP Headings
13. Font Style in XHTML MP
14. XHTML MP Preformatted Text
15. XHTML MP Lists
16. XHTML MP Images
16.1. Displaying an Image in XHTML MP
16.2. Issues Concerning Large Images in XHTML MP
17. XHTML MP Tables
18. Anchor Links in XHTML MP
18.1. Going to a Location in the Current XHTML MP Page
18.2. Going to Another XHTML MP Page
18.3. Using a Short URL for the WAP Home Page
18.4. XHTML MP Image Links
18.5. Setting a Shortcut Key for an Anchor Link in XHTML MP
19. XHTML MP Selection Lists
19.1. Selecting Multiple Options
19.2. Organizing Options in XHTML MP Selection Lists
20. XHTML MP Input Elements
20.1. Text Fields in XHTML MP
20.2. Password Fields in XHTML MP
20.3. Checkboxes in XHTML MP
20.4. Radio Buttons in XHTML MP
20.5. Hidden Fields in XHTML MP
21. Submitting Form Data to the Server in XHTML MP
21.1. XHTML MP Form Element
21.2. Submit Buttons in XHTML MP
21.3. Reset Buttons in XHTML MP
21.4 At the Server-side
