Java bean

[Bob Moranski]

Hi, I have a question about Java beans. To me, Java beans do not look very different from regular Java programs except some standard accessors and mutators. So, what is so special about these Java beans? Also, I have problem installing bean development kits. Is that important to writing beans? Why?
Thanks.

[Frank Carver]

You can write beans using any Java development process with which you are familiar. "Bean Development Kits" are really only to allow you to test and "wire together" UI-style beans.
A lot of people these days are writing beans for use by (for example) JSP or WebMacro processing on a server, so there is no nead for a bean-box.
I would strongly recommend sticking with bean-style accessors and mutators for all your classes if you have the choice. You never know what you may want to put into some sort of container that understands JavaBean idioms.

[Bob Moranski]

Thanks Frank!