Different kinds of Programs

Kinds of Programs

There are several types of programs that you can build in Java.

• Applications - Main programs that run independently. It can have either a Command-Line Interface (CLI) or a Graphical User Interface (GUI).
• Applets - Programs downloaded over the Internet that run in Web pages.
• WebStart - Programs that run over the web. The Lopica site (lopica.sourceforge.net) is a good place to start for more information.
• Servlets - Programs that run on a Web server.
• JavaBeans - Components that can be used by other programs.