Introduction

With Java fast on its way to becoming the standard programming language and runtime environment of choice for the Internet, many have wondered what's next for Java. JavaSoft, the creators of Java, apparently had similar thoughts after the incredible success of Java. They realized that Java clearly had lots of potential in terms of the Internet, but also started realizing that Java's benefits extended far beyond online applications. Instead of standing around waiting to see what other people could do with Java, JavaSoft seized the opportunity to assess the weaknesses of Java and beef it up with new technologies to make it a well-rounded software technology. One of these new Java-related technologies is JavaBeans, which is Java's answer ...

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