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Java applets are embedded Java programs that run in web browsers, managed by a predefined life cycle including methods like init(), start(), and paint(). They utilize AWT for displaying content and can receive parameters via HTML <param> tags. Due to security concerns and limited support, applets are now largely obsolete, with modern applications favoring JavaFX or standalone Java solutions.

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Java Applet - Semester Exam Notes

Java Applet Concepts

1. Applet Basics:

An applet is a special kind of Java program that is embedded in a web page and runs in the context of a

browser. Unlike standalone applications, applets do not require a main() method and are controlled by the

browser or applet viewer.

Key Features of Applets:

- Applets are subclasses of java.applet.Applet or javax.swing.JApplet.

- They are embedded in HTML pages and can be executed by a Java-enabled web browser.

- Applets have a predefined life cycle managed by the browser.

2. Applet Architecture:

The life cycle of an applet consists of the following methods:

- init(): Called once when the applet is first loaded. Used for initialization.

- start(): Called after init() and every time the applet becomes active.

- paint(Graphics g): Called whenever the applet needs to repaint itself.

- stop(): Called when the applet is no longer active but not destroyed.

- destroy(): Called when the applet is being removed from memory.

3. Applet Display Methods:

To display content on an applet, we use the AWT (Abstract Window Toolkit) methods:

- drawString(String msg, int x, int y): Displays a string on the applet.

- setForeground(Color c): Sets the text color.

- setBackground(Color c): Sets the background color.

Example:

public void paint(Graphics g) {


Java Applet - Semester Exam Notes

g.drawString("Hello, Applet!", 20, 20);

4. Passing Parameters to Applets:

Parameters can be passed to applets through HTML <param> tags.

Example HTML:

<applet code="MyApplet.class" width="300" height="200">

<param name="username" value="John">

</applet>

Java Code to Retrieve Parameter:

public void paint(Graphics g) {

String name = getParameter("username");

g.drawString("Welcome, " + name, 20, 20);

5. Sample Applet Code:

import java.applet.Applet;

import java.awt.Graphics;

public class HelloWorldApplet extends Applet {

public void paint(Graphics g) {

g.drawString("Hello World from Applet!", 20, 20);

6. Additional Notes:

- Applets run in a sandbox for security, which restricts access to the local file system.

- Applets are largely obsolete now due to security concerns and limited browser support.

- For modern applications, JavaFX or standalone Java applications are preferred.


Java Applet - Semester Exam Notes

Conclusion:

Applets were an important step in the evolution of interactive web applications in Java. Understanding their

architecture and functioning is crucial for foundational Java knowledge.

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