Introduction to Java Beans
Professional Overview of Core Concepts
What are JavaBeans?
• Definition:
• JavaBeans are reusable software components for Java that can be manipulated visually in a
builder tool. They follow certain conventions such as having a no-argument constructor, being
serializable, and providing getter and setter methods for accessing properties.
• Features:
• • Encapsulation of multiple objects into a single object (the bean).
• • Reusable across different environments.
• • Easy to manage through a visual tool.
JavaBeans Properties
• Properties are attributes of a JavaBean. They are typically private fields exposed via getter
and setter methods.
• Types of Properties:
• • Simple Property: Has a single value and uses getter/setter.
• • Indexed Property: Holds an array of values.
• • Bound Property: Notifies listeners when its value changes.
• • Constrained Property: Allows listeners to veto a change.
JavaBeans Methods
• JavaBeans provide methods that follow specific naming patterns:
• • Getter Methods: Used to access property values (e.g., getProperty()).
• • Setter Methods: Used to modify property values (e.g., setProperty()).
Advantages and Disadvantages
• Advantages:
• • Reusability: Can be reused across different Java applications.
• • Easy to Use: Simple conventions make them easy to implement.
• • Versatility: Can work in different environments.
• Disadvantages:
• • Complexity: For simple tasks, JavaBeans may add unnecessary overhead.
• • Overhead: Serialization adds some performance costs.
Basic JavaBean Code Syntax
• Example JavaBean Code:
• public class Employee implements [Link] {
private String name;
public Employee() {}
public String getName() { return name; }
public void setName(String name) { [Link] = name; }
}
•
Output:
Employee name: John Doe
