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Build a Series 40 Web App in One Hour

Series 40 web apps are easy to build, and they make great information and entertainment apps that use frequently updated content from the internet. Using your web development skills plus tools, templates, and information available from Nokia Developer, you can create an app in as little as one hour, from start to finish. In this webinar, Michael Samarin from Futurice shows you how. Michael suggests that you first download and install Nokia Web Tools 1.5 to get the most out of the session.

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Series 40 web apps technical how to: Debugging

Andrew Knight shares technical tips about debugging your Nokia Series 40 web apps. Using the Nokia Web Tools development environment, Andrew gives you a quick and informative look at how to debug web apps on Nokia Series 40 phones, including the new Asha range.

Series 40 Web Apps : BBC Reader Part 1 - Debugging

In this Series 40 web app training module, based around a BBC Reader app, your will learn how to use the features of the Nokia Web Tools to debug you web apps.

Series 40 Web Apps: BBC Reader Part 2 - Error Handling

In this Series 40 web app training module based around a BBC Reader app, you will learn how to implement error handling in your web app effectively and efficiently.

Nokia Series 40 Web Apps: BBC Reader Part 3 - Working with the Console

In this Series 40 web app training module based around a BBC Reader app, you will learn how to use the console to assist with your web app development.

Series 40 Web Apps: BBC Reader Part 4 - JavaScript Templates

In this Series 40 web app training module based around a BBC Reader app, you will learn how to use JavaScript templating to create HTML.

Series 40 Web Apps: BBC Reader Part 5 - Opening Articles

In this Series 40 web app training module based around a BBC Reader app, you will learn the techniques that can be used to open and display the details from a web article.

Series 40 Web Apps Part 1: Button example

In this first steps training module get started with a Series 40 web app by creating a button that triggers an action. The module introduces the MWL library APIs for showing and hiding elements on page.

Series 40 Web Apps Part 2: Button counter example

In this first steps training module learn how application state (in this case, the value of the counter) can be retained on the Series 40 web app Proxy Server. The client never knows the actual value of the counter, receiving updates to its HTML only. This show how intensive computation and large amounts of data can be processed by the server, while the client receives small updates, saving battery and bandwidth.

Series 40 Web Apps Part 3: Creating pages

In this first steps training module you will see how to implement “screens” or “pages” in a web app and navigate between them. No server communication takes place – the application runs entirely on the client.

Series 40 Web Apps Part 4: Animation and transitions

In this first steps training module you will discover how to animate elements on your pages by changing their positions and implement an effect to transition between web app pages.

Series 40 Web Apps Part 5: Ajax

In this first steps training module learn how to use Ajax to communicate with other servers from your web app. You will use jQuery and geolocate service to explore the use of Ajax and observe the behaviour of web app in Local and Cloud Preview from the Nokia Web Tools.

Series 40 web apps technical how to: Localizing

Andrew Knight shares technical tips about localizing your Series 40 web apps. Using the Nokia Web Tools development environment, Andrew gives you a quick and informative look at how to develop web apps that can be localized for different languages on Series 40 phones, including the new Asha range.

Series 40 web apps technical how to: Animation

Andrew Knight, from the Nokia development team, shares technical tips on creating page animations for Series 40 web apps. Using the Nokia Web Tools development environment, Andrew provides a quick and informative look at implementing the options available to you when developing for Nokia Series 40 phones, including the new Asha range.

Series 40 web apps technical how to: Geolocation and maps

In this how-to video, Andrew Knight from the Nokia development team shows you how to code a Series 40 web app to use geolocation services and maps. You will see how to create a project in the Nokia Web Tools, code the basic container for displaying a map, obtain latitude and longitude from the geolocation API, use that information to obtain a map image for Nokia Maps, and display it in your app. After watching this guide, you will be able to add rich map features to your web apps for Series 40 phones, such as those from the Asha range.

Mobile Hands-on Labs v1.7

This tutorial consists of 15 different hands-on lab modules that help you get started with the development of mobile applications in Qt, Web, and Java ME. The modules explain the development environment set up and how to get started. Each module has step-by-step instructions on how to proceed and create a working mobile application. The modules also contain links pointing to relevant reference information.

Implementing and publishing Series 40 web apps

This webinar provides a walkthrough of a simple Series 40 web app, highlighting the Mobile Web Library (MWL) methods available for implementing various use cases. The session also covers deployment to phones, testing, and how to publish to Nokia Store. The Nokia Web Tools 1.5 are used and the new features in the release described.

Creating a superb user experience with Series 40 web apps

This webinar introduces the concepts behind the Nokia Browser for Series 40 that developers and designers need to understand to effectively create a good user experience. The session also uses the Nokia Web Tools 1.5 and describes the new features in the release. Programming topics in this webinar are confined to HTML/Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and an introduction to Mobile Web Library (MWL); the 1 December webinar addresses more-technical programming aspects.

Getting Started with Series 40 web apps

This getting started video provides you with the essential information needed to use Nokia Web Tools to create, edit, preview, package, and deploy a Series 40 web app. This video complements the getting started guide document available from Web Developer Channel and has been updated for Nokia Web Tools 1.5.

Cloud-assisted web apps for Series 40 phones (in Spanish)

Series 40 web apps are developed with standard web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript™, and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This webinar examines the web app development process from beginning to end, starting with the software needed and ending with the process of testing your web apps. After the session, anyone with knowledge of standard web-technlogies should be able to develop a Series 40 web app.

How to publish apps in Nokia Store (in Portuguese)

In this session, Angelo Nicolay from Instituto Nokia de Tecnologia (INdT) explains how to publish your Java™ or web app in Nokia Store. Nicolay details the processes for signing and publishing and the key elements for making content easy to find by users.

Web app development for Series 40 phones from Nokia (in Portuguese)

In this webinar, we explore aspects of developing Series 40 web apps using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript™ technology. The session covers use of the Mobile Web Library and JavaScript technology; UI components, and transitions. Handy tips and tricks to make your work easier are also provided.

Series 40 web apps: Mobile Web Library plus updated tips and tricks

In this webinar, we explore aspects of developing Series 40 web apps using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript™ technology to bring the web to the next billion users. The session — featuring updates to the webinar held on 20 April — covers use of the Mobile Web Library and JavaScript™ technology, UI components and transitions, and provides handy tips and tricks to make your work easier.

Series 40 web apps: UX/UI concepts and publishing

In this webinar, we explore aspects of developing Series 40 web apps using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript™ technology to bring the web to the next billion users. The session — featuring updates to the webinar held on 19 April — covers user experience (UX) and UI concepts as well as instructions for publishing your web apps in Nokia Store.

Series 40 web apps (Day 2)

This is the second part of a webinar series in which Digia Plc's Petri Niemi and Nokia's Andrew Knight introduce the new approach to development on the Series 40 platform — an initiative to help bring the web to the next billion users. This session focuses on using the Mobile Web Library and JavaScript™ technology; UI components and transitions; and offering tips and tricks.

Series 40 web apps (Day 1)

This is the first part of a webinar series in which Digia Plc's Petri Niemi and Nokia's Andrew Knight introduce the new approach to development on the Series 40 platform — an initiative to help bring the web to the next billion users. This session introduces Series 40 web apps and the Series 40 Browser and covers user experience (UX) and UI concepts in web apps.

Developing video applications for Symbian phones (EMEA version)

Robert Burdick of Forum Nokia and Kirk Ballou of Flash Widgets L.L.C. explain how to create apps that include video content for Nokia phones based on Symbian, such as the Nokia N8 mobile computer. They cover the use fo use Qt Multimedia , Web Runtime (WRT), and Flash Lite technology..

Developing video applications for Symbian smartphones (Americas version)

Robert Burdick of Forum Nokia and Kirk Ballou of Flash Widgets L.L.C. explain how to create apps that include video content for Nokia phones based on Symbian, such as the Nokia N8 mobile computer. They cover the use fo use Qt Multimedia , Web Runtime (WRT), and Flash Lite technology.

Web Runtime Curriculum Advanced v1.0 Beta

This set contains the following lectures: WRT widget structure, Ajax, UI Development, Platform Services, Performance, and Homescreen Widgets.

Web Runtime Curriculum Basics v1.0 Beta

This set contains the following lectures: Basics, Development tools, and Create your first widget.

WRT Widgets for the S60 on Symbian OS E-learning v1.2 (online)

This e-learning module introduces the Nokia web widgets, which are web applications that can be run outside the web browser in devices compatible with the Web Runtime environment. An example web widget is used to demonstrate how to develop and deploy the widgets. The latest update adds content on widget design, homescreen widgets, web templates, and Guarana UI, among others.

WRT Widgets for the S60 on Symbian OS E-learning v1.2 (stand-alone)

This e-learning module introduces the Nokia web widgets, which are web applications that can be run outside the web browser in devices compatible with the Web Runtime environment. An example web widget is used to demonstrate how to develop and deploy the widgets. The latest update adds content on widget design, homescreen widgets, web templates, and Guarana UI, among others.

S60 5th Edition E-learning (Online)

This e-learning module gives an overview of the possiblitilies offered by S60 5th Edition. The module discusses the additions such as touch UI and sensor and search frameworks and presents the enhancements including Open C libraries and Platform Services.

S60 5th Edition E-learning (Standalone)

This e-learning module gives an overview of the possiblitilies offered by S60 5th Edition. The module discusses the additions such as touch UI and sensor and search frameworks and presents the enhancements including Open C libraries and Platform Services.

Designing Web Content and Services for Nokia S60 Devices E-learning (Online)

This e-learning module describes how to design Web sites to provide a pleasant browsing experience for mobile users. The e-learning module discusses mobile Web browsing characteristics, Web Runtime environments, Web page design issues for mobile Internet devices, the most important Web site development and testing tools, and offers a state-of-the-art overview of the existing technologies and tools available for Web developers. The module focuses on developing Web content for S60 devices but the information can be applied to other devices as well.

Designing Web Content and Services for Nokia S60 Devices E-learning (Online)

This e-learning module describes how to design Web sites to provide a pleasant browsing experience for mobile users. The e-learning module discusses mobile Web browsing characteristics, Web Runtime environments, Web page design issues for mobile Internet devices, the most important Web site development and testing tools, and offers a state-of-the-art overview of the existing technologies and tools available for Web developers. The module focuses on developing Web content for S60 devices but the information can be applied to other devices as well.

Designing Web Content and Services for Nokia S60 Devices E-learning (Standalone)

This e-learning module describes how to design Web sites to provide a pleasant browsing experience for mobile users. The e-learning module discusses mobile Web browsing characteristics, Web Runtime environments, Web page design issues for mobile Internet devices, the most important Web site development and testing tools, and offers a state-of-the-art overview of the existing technologies and tools available for Web developers. The module focuses on developing Web content for S60 devices but the information can be applied to other devices as well.

Web Widget Webinar (in Chinese)

This webinar demostrates how to install a Web widget on both the emulator and the target device and also demonstrates how to use a widget.