Java Applets

Overview/Description

To demonstrate how to build applets and place them on web pages

Target Audience

Novice programmers with an understanding of basic programming concepts who want to learn Java; programmers proficient in another programming language who want to move to Java; programmers experienced in the Java language who want to take the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 exam

Prerequisites

Knowledge of basic programming principles; experience in another programming or scripting language, such as Visual Basic, C, C++, or JavaScript, would be useful

Expected Duration (hours)
1.7

Lesson Objectives

Java Applets

• Identify the features, life-cycle, and security restrictions of Java applets and the code used to handle applet milestones.
• Use HTML to add a Java applet to a web page.
• Write the code required to create and deploy a Java applet.
• Identify the code used to display images, play sound, open documents, and show status information.
• Recognize the code used to access JApplet panes and the code used to support applet persistence and communication.
• Write code that adds specific functionality to an applet.