After completing Java 1.1: Creating Java Applets, the user should be able to:

	Use an applet on a Web page
	Manage applet threads
	Send and receive applet parameters
	Display fonts and colors in applets

Learning How Applets Work

	Standard applet methods
	A sample applet
	Workshop: Enhancing the BigDebtApplet project

Creating a Threaded Applet

	A revolving-link applet
	Starting with init()
	Catching errors as you set up URL's
	Handling screen updates in the paint() method
	Starting the thread
	Handling mouse clicks
	Workshop: Revolving links

Sending Parameters to Applets

	Sending parameters from a Web page
	Receiving parameters in the applet
	Workshop: Handling parameters in an applet

Using Fonts and Color in Applets

	Using the Font class
	Using the Color class
	Other ways to choose colors
	Workshop: Displaying a danger message

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice programming in Java
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to a Java Development Kit
	A course index
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Java 1.1: Writing Java Programs (JAVC01)
	Java 1.1: Java Programming Basics (JAVC02)
	Java 1.1: Using Objects and Arrays (JAVC03)

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