Applet Architecture in Java
Java GUI and Applet Basics
Introduction
• • Applet does not run independently.
• • Runs inside a browser or Applet Viewer.
• • Browser provides a container to control
applet lifecycle.
• • Security manager ensures safe execution.
Components of Applet
Architecture
• 1. Java Applet Class → Extends Applet, defines
init(), start(), paint(), stop(), destroy().
• 2. Applet Viewer/Browser → Loads and
executes applet.
• 3. Container → GUI area for displaying applet.
• 4. Security Manager → Ensures sandbox
security model.
Flow of Execution
• 1. Browser/Applet Viewer loads the applet.
• 2. init() → Initializes the applet.
• 3. start() → Starts execution.
• 4. paint() → Displays output.
• 5. stop() → Suspends execution when inactive.
• 6. destroy() → Cleans up before applet is
removed.
Applet Architecture Diagram
(Textual)
• Browser/Applet Viewer
• ↓
• Applet Class (extends Applet)
• ↓
• -----------------------------
• | init() → Initialization |
• | start() → Start execution |
• | paint() → Display output |
• | stop() → Suspend applet |
Key Points
• • Applet is controlled by browser/viewer.
• • No main() method.
• • Container manages applet lifecycle methods.
• • Security manager ensures restricted access.
• • Architecture ensures portability and safety.
