After completing Java 1.2: 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
	Displaying an applet in a browser
	Workshop: Enhancing the BigDebtJApplet project

Creating a Threaded Applet

	A revolving-link applet
	Starting with init()
	Catching errors as you set up URLs
	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 2 Software Development Kit
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	Java 1.2: Writing Java Programs (JVVC01)
	Java 1.2: Java Programming Basics (JVVC02)
	Java 1.2: Using Objects and Arrays (JVVC03)

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