This is a great way to explore and learn the best practices of mobile
web development.
Now that we know how to run this test, let us review recommendations and best
practices of mobile web development.
Creating the Structure, Design, Markup,
and Navigation for Best User Experience
Learning XHTML and developing mobile sites is not that difficult. The real problems
come when you want to ensure that the site works well across different devices.
Adaptation certainly helps in the process, but if you know the pitfalls, your ride can
be smoother.
Developing Standards-Compliant Sites
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There are a few notable efforts in the mobile web space that come up with best
practices and recommendations.
W3C Mobile Web Best Practices Basic Guidelines (http://www.w3.org/TR/
mobile-bp/)
Luca Passani's Global Authoring Practices (http://www.passani.it/gap/)
OpenWave's Guidelines about XHTML Design (http://developer.
openwave.com/dvl/support/documentation/guides_and_references/
best_practices_in_xhtml_design/index.htm)
Opera's Making Small Devices Look Great (See http://my.opera.com/
community/dev/device/)
You should go through the best practices above for a deeper understanding of
the rationale behind each recommendation.
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