Difference Between Applet and Application

In this post, we will understand the difference between Applet and Application.

Application

• They are similar to Java programs.

• They can be executed independently without using web browser.

• It requires a ’main’ function for it to be executed.

• Java applications have full access to local file system and network.

• They can access all kinds of resources that are available to the system.

• They can execute the programs with the help of the local system.

• An application program is required when a task needs to be directly performed for the user.

Applets

• They are small Java programs.

• They have been designed to be included with HTML documents.

• They need Java enabled web browser to be executed.

• It doesn’t need a main function to get executed.

• It doesn’t have local disk and network access.

• It can access the browser specific services only.

• They can’t access the local system.

• They can’t execute programs from local machines.

• It is required to perform small tasks or it can be used as a part of a task.