10.4. Applets
In this section we will look at how to write and use Java applets. Applets are small applications that run on the client. The early success of Java was due in large part to a successful demonstration of an applet running on a client machine via a Web page.
There is some debate at this time regarding the usefulness of applets. They can be cumbersome to download, and the browser wars have made it difficult to deploy mission-critical applets and be sure that your users are able to use them seamlessly.
Rich user interfaces and client applications can now be built using Flash. The most recent version of Flash brings Action Scripting to the forefront, and it features improved database access and XML processing over previous versions. ...
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