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The word applet could alternatively be used to describe a small standalone application, such as those typically bundled with operating systems, for example a calculator program or Text Editor . INTERFACES Applets usually have some form of User Interface or perform a particular piece of the overall user interface in a web page. This distinguishes them from a program written in a Scripting Programming Language (such as JavaScript ) that also runs in the context of a larger, client program, but which would not be considered an applet. Applets generally have the capability of interacting with and/or influencing their host program, through the restricted security privileges, although they are generally not required to do so. ATTRIBUTES Unlike a Program , an applet cannot run independently; an applet usually features display and graphics and often interacts with the human user. However, they are usually stateless and have restricted security privileges. The applet must run in a Container , which is provided by a host program, through a Plugin , or a variety of other applications including mobile devices that support the applet programming model. EXAMPLES Common examples of applets are Java Applet s and Flash Movies . Another example is the Windows Media Player applet that is used to display embedded video files in Internet Explorer (and other Browsers that support the plugin). Some plugins also allow for displaying various 3D model formats in a web browser, via an applet that allow the view of the model to be rotated and zoomed. Many Browser Game s are applet-based, though some may develop into fully functional applications that require installation. SEE ALSO REFERENCES |
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