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(More customer reviews)About two years ago I had the pleasure of hearing Frank Coyle speak at an industry conference. Frank's talk at the conference was primarily on XML (Extensible Markup Language). During the talk I was very impressed with the breadth and depth of Frank's knowledge. He traced the development of XML from its origins in GML (Generalized Markup Language) from the 1970s to SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) to HTML and XHTML, touching on a variety of important issues along the way.
In parallel with the development of XML Frank outlined the development of programming languages, describing them as code- or data-centric and traced their influences and progress from procedural-oriented to their eventual support for objects and components. Frank then showed the relationship of markup languages to the world of components and how they all fit together.
Frank's talk wasn't a history lesson, but an in-depth examination of XML technology along with the how, what, where, and why it is important. It was a tour-de-force presentation that finally allowed me to see and appreciate the context and proper application of XML.
I am happy to report that most of Frank's XML presentation is included in his book, "Wireless Web - A Manager's Guide." Frank's ability to distill and explain is extended, in the book, to all things wireless and the convergence of wireless with the Web. Frank covers the majority of wireless technologies from the perspective of three evolving forms: the cell phone, the personal digital assistant (PDA), and the portable computer, within a larger context of the wireless advantages, including localization, personalization, and immediacy.
Separate chapters are devoted to wireless devices, Bluetooth, WLAN (wireless LAN), 1G, 2G, and 3G networks, WAP (wireless application protocol), XML, Java, and security issues.
Managers, programmers, and consultants who are looking to understand and implement wireless applications will find this book essential. It is the only book I have found that provides the in-depth coverage combined with the necessary touchstones to guide your journey. It is a smart book written by a sharp author who understands technology is best considered in context and converging influences. After reading this book you will not only understand the current wireless landscape, but also be in a position to make intelligent judgments on its future directions.
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Wireless Web: A Manager's GuideThis is the complete manager's guide to leveraging the "Wireless Web" for competitive advantage. In plain English, Frank Coyle shows business decision-makers exactly what wireless technology can mean to their organizations. He introduces every key concept, technology, business opportunity, and challenge associated with today's advanced wireless data technologies -- and tomorrow's. The book reviews a wide range of wireless Web applications, from email to collaboration, finance to m-commerce; and introduces each key technology associated with wireless application development, including WAP, XML, and Java. Wireless Web discusses the diverse end-user devices available for delivering wireless solutions; and offers practical insight into the key challenges of application development, including screen size, power, and bandwidth. It also offers realistic guidance for integrating wireless technologies with existing business strategies and infrastructure. For all managers, developers, software engineers, and architects interested in building and delivering wireless Internet applications.
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