Mike Helland
Mike is a Visual FoxPro developer living in central Minnesota, and has used Visual FoxPro since version 3.0 was released. Mike has contributed to FoxTalk and various online forums. Early in 2000, Mike was recognized for his contributions to the FoxPro community with Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional award. He is currently working with ARS Solutions, Ltd., and has spoken on a variety of topics at user groups in Minnesota.
Articles Authored
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Introduction to Wireless Application Protocol
Last updated: Friday, November 21, 2025
Published in: CODE Magazine: 2001 - Issue 2
In this article, Mike Helland introduces Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) as a solution for delivering Internet content to mobile devices with limited resources. He explains WAP’s core components, including Wireless Markup Language (WML) for content structuring, device-specific browser challenges, and navigation techniques. Helland highlights the importance of WML’s XML foundation, event handling, variables, and WMLScript for client-side scripting to optimize performance and user interaction on constrained devices. He also demonstrates practical WAP applications, emphasizing the protocol’s efficiency and adaptability for mobile environments while discussing its future potential and integration with emerging technologies.