Deepinder Sidhu

Java programs can be classified as either Java applications or Java applets, based on the modules' execution content. While applets require the presence of a Java-enabled browser (or an AppletViewer), applications are designed to run on the client machine on the top of the Java interpreter, without the need for special helper applications. Separating applets and applications into two disjoined sets creates inefficiency in software design, since programs designed to enrich browser pages are usually not part of Java applications. In this article, we propose a method to include applets as part of applications. We discuss the similarities and differences between the execution of applets and applications, and offer a brief outline on applet design. And we propose a simple solution for adding applets with limited functionality to Java applications. Next, we present a brie... (more)

Launching Java Applications from Other Programs

Introduction Large-scale distributed applications and shells often require the execution of external modules. Because the modules are not known at compilation time, this execution must be dynamic. For example, upon entering a command at the UNIX prompt, the shell must find, load, and execute the requested program or application. Although several methods have been found for loading (and executing) dynamic Java classes, launching a Java Application from within another Java program (applet or application) remains a difficult task. This article presents a new method of loading and exe... (more)