Mobile Web Server Plug-ins for the S60 3rd Edition SDKs

Test mobile device websites on a PC

Mobile Web Server Plug-ins provide a complete implementation of the Mobile Web Server (MWS) for the S60 3rd Edition SDKs. With the installation of the plug-ins, developers of mobile websites, or mobsites, can undertake development and testing on a PC.

The MWS is an HTTP server for S60 devices and is based on Apache web-server technology and Python. The web server and Python enable development of server-side applications for devices based on the S60 platform.

For more information on this technology, visit the MWS technology page »

What can I do with Mobile Web Server Plug-ins?

Mobile Web Server Plug-ins enable web developers to create static or dynamic web pages and test them in an S60 emulator on a PC. This capability eliminates the need to transfer such pages to a device during development, speeding up the development process.

What’s in a Mobile Web Server plug-in?

Each MWS plug-in contains the following:

• MWS — an implementation of MWS technology for an S60 SDK.
• Python for S60 — the latest version of Python scripting support.
• Demonstration mobsites — a number of *.sis files containing example mobsites for mobile devices.
• Code examples — examples of MWS web content.
• Documents — MWS documentation.

How do I get started with Mobile Web Server Plug-ins?

Before you can install an MWS plug-in, you’ll need to have installed an appropriate S60 SDK. You may choose from the following appropriate SDKs: the S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS, for C++; the S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS, for C++, Feature Pack 1; and the S60 3rd Edition SDK for Symbian OS, Feature Pack 2. In most cases, you’d choose the plug-in for the S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 2 SDK. With an appropriate SDK installed, you can install the MWS plug-in designed for your chosen SDK.

To develop static web pages for MWS, you should be familiar with standard web-markup and scripting technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript™. If you wish to create dynamic pages, you’ll also need to be familiar with the Python programming language. You’ll find it advantageous to have a good understanding of the Apache technology on which MWS is based and to understand how Apache serves web pages.

To find out more about getting started with an MWS plug-in, download Mobile Web Server: Installing and Using a Working Environment in the S60 Emulator.

What help does Forum Nokia offer for Mobile Web Server Plug-ins?

Forum Nokia offers all developers a wide range of professional and community-based help and support. (See the box at right for links.)

In addition, access to the S60 MWS is provided through My Mobile Site, the website that provides the necessary software download and enables users to create their own personal mymobilesite.net address, free of charge.

How do I distribute my mobsite?

Whether your mobsite has local, regional, or global appeal, Forum Nokia can help you find the right distribution channel. (See the box at right for links.)

If you’re new to mobile software distribution, note that MOSH is an excellent starting point. When you post your mobsite on MOSH, you make it available to a community of Nokia device users who are keenly interested in content and applications. Create your MOSH account »

Where can I find all the documents relating to Mobile Web Server Plug-ins?

You can find all the documents relating to the use of Mobile Web Server Plug-ins and the development of mobsites with the plug-ins on the MWS documentation page »

With which Nokia platforms and devices are Mobile Web Server Plug-ins compatible?

You can use Mobile Web Server Plug-ins to create web content for most S60 3rd Edition devices. A complete list of supported devices is provided in the item Mobile device model on the Register page of mymobilesite.net.

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