1. Create Java source file

1.1 Create a file with a text editor

1.2 Create a sub-class of the class java.applet.Applet

1.3 Ensure that applet sub-class implements at least one of the following methods: init and paint

1.4 Define classes that contain instance variables, methods and local variables

1.5 Ensure that the init method initialises instance variables and constructs any graphical interface used in the applet sub-class

1.6 Implement the paint and update methods to manage output that is drawn in the applet window

1.7 Incorporate event handling methods

1.8 Implement code that allows a user to enter values and assigns these values to variables

1.9 Use available graphical user interface (GUI) components to allow user interaction with the applet

1.10 Specify and load images and sounds

1.11 Include comments to describe the behaviour of the applet

2. Compile source file

2.1 Use a Java compiler to compile the file

2.2 Correct errors detected by the compiler

2.3 Confirm basic correctness of file to ensure that all variables have been initialised

2.4 Ensure compiler creates a class file and the class is interpreted correctly

3. Run applet

3.1 Create and name a hypertext markup language (HTML) file and add APPLET tag

3.2 Write the applet class file to match the HTML document that contains APPLET tag

3.3 Confirm that the applet loads and executes correctly

3.4 Identify and correct run-time errors

3.5 Identify and correct logic errors

3.6 Ensure that the appearance of the applet window renders it accessible and intuitive for the user, and that its design complies with organisational standards

3.7 Ensure that user interaction is implemented efficiently and effectively

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to:

review the requirements to provide an applet that executes in Java-enabled browsers and allows users to customise the applet's operation

write, compile and run an applet that accepts user input and generates response based on the input.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

Java development environment

Java compiler and interpreter

Java enabled web browser

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

review of candidate’s Java applet code

evaluation of candidate’s Java applet

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of Java applets.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

User may include:

department within the organisation

person within a department

third party.

Java compiler may include:

adaptable layout environment (ALE)

alma 0.28

AnyTool

AutoRad

Bean scripting framework

BEanACTION

Codemesh

DocWiz: the JavaDoc documentation tool

Eclipse

eXtensible pre-processor (EPP) kit

generating graphical editors (GRACE)

Java 2 SDK

Java Runner

JBuilder 3.5

JCreator

jGRASP

Metamata Development Environment

Netscape Directory SDK for Java: Source Code

Utility+

Visual Age 3.0

Visual J++

WingSoft

Zero G software.