Applet
An applet is a small Java application that can be embedded in a web page. Applets bring interactivity to otherwise static web pages. For example, an applet could display a slide show or play a game on your web page. Java applets were introduced in the first version of the Java language (Java 1.0) in 1995. The Java Plug-in software is not required to view live applets anymore since the release of JRE 8 update 20 and JDK 8 update 25.
What is an Applet?
An applet is a small, cross-platform application that runs within the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Applets are used to add features and functionality to websites, often through animation or interactive elements. They are written in the Java programming language and must be launched from a browser with a JRE installed. Applets can be used for games, gaming consoles, commercial websites, learning tools, and more. They cannot function as an independent unit but instead rely on the host application for functioning. Animated toys often use applets to make webpages dynamic by allowing sound effects or objects to move on them. Overall, applets are useful when it comes to making webpages more dynamic and interactive in Java development.[1]
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