Java Beans are software components written in the Java programming language.
The JavaBeans specification by Sun Microsystems defines them as "reusable software components that can be manipulated visually in a builder tool".
In spite of many similarities, JavaBeans should not be confused with Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), a server-side component technology that is part of J2EE.
Naming conventions
The source code of a Java Bean is subject to certain naming conventions. These naming conventions make it easier for beans to be reused, replaced and connected.
The naming conventions are:
- Every java bean class should implement java.io.Serializable interface
- It should have the 2 argument constructor
- Its properties should be accessed using get and set methods
- It should contain the required event handling methods
See also
- Widgets
- For a server side discussion of Java Beans see Enterprise Java Beans.
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