Whats the difference between Java applets and JavaBean components?
Both JavaBeans and applets are Java classes, but they are designed with different purposes in mind. An applet is a mini-application that is designed to run inside a browser, whereas a JavaBean is a component coded to a specific standard that is designed to be used within an application or an applet. While it is possible to create a wrapper to turn an applet into a JavaBean, or vice-versa, this conversion is usually unnecessary because the two serve different purposes.