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Applications and Applets In Java

Java is a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language. We can  develop two types of Java programs : Stand alone Applications : Programs written in Java to carry out certain  tasks on a stand alone local computer.  Executing stand alone java  programs involves two steps : (a) Compiling through javac compiler. (b) Executing the byte code using java interpreter.  Web Applets : Programs that are developed for Internet based   applications. An applet located on a distant computer (Server) can be   downloaded via Internet and executed on a local computer (Client) using   a java capable browser. From the user‟s point of view, Java applications can be compared to   compiled C programs since they are started from a command line just like   any compiled program would be started. However, there is a major  difference: Java applications, as well as applets, are interpreted.  Applications are started on the command-...