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By Paul Leahy, About.com Guide to Java

Try Building a Java Applet

Monday June 9, 2008

Last Monday, I was encouraging you to make your first Java program. This time I think it might be interesting to contrast developing a Java application for a desktop, with writing a Java applet.

When you build your first Java applet you will notice how the development process is similar to creating your first Java program. Both require the Java code created in a text file to be compiled and run. The main difference comes when the Java applet is ready for action; it needs to be referenced in an HTML page and run through a browser.

One thing is certain, creating a message displaying applet for a web page is just as simple as building the "Hello World" Java application!

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