The Writing Applets trail covers everything you need
to know about writing Java applets.
Overview of Applets
gives a complete overview of how applets work,
how you write an applet,
and exactly what applets can and can't do.
You should thoroughly understand this overview
before going further in this trail.
Creating an Applet User Interface
talks about the various ways of getting input from the user
and giving information to the user.
It includes discussions of applet parameters,
properties, graphical user interfaces, and sound.
Communicating with Other Programs
talks about interapplet communication,
as well as communication with other types of programs,
such as server-side applications.
Understanding Applet Capabilities and Restrictions
gives details about the security restrictions
that can be placed on applets
and some safe ways of getting around applet restrictions.
It also discusses the capabilities that applets have
that applications currently don't have,
or that you might not expect applets to have.
Finishing an Applet
describes the characteristics
of a high-quality applet.
It includes
Before You Ship That Applet,
a checklist of some annoying behaviors
you should avoid in your applet.
Common Applet Problems (and Their Solutions)
explains the solutions
to some problems you might run into while writing your applet.
