Java: Under the Hood™

Java Beans

Java Beans is the name given to Java's component model. The goal of Java Beans is to provide a mechanism for developing applications rapidly by hooking together the software components, just like a computer is put together by hooking its components together.

This course discusses how to write Java Beans and use them in a visual builder tool.

Course Length:

2 days

Audience:

This course is intended for intermediate Java programmers.

Overview

• Overview of Java Beans: Java software components.
• The Bean Development Kit: The bean specification and Sun’s beanbox.
• Properties: Adding properties to a bean.
• Methods: A bean’s behavior.
• Events: How beans communicate with each other.
• Introspection: The BeanInfo class.