Java Beans

Component Architecture for Java; to be included in JDK 1.1
It will allow more dynamic interaction between Java applications and applets
Architecture & platform neutral API for creating and using reusable Java components called ‘Beans’
The API provides following services
- Component interface publishing and discovery
- Event handling
- Object persistence
- Layout and property management
- Application builder support
Also specifies a structured storage mechanism called JAR files
Enhancements to AWT for supporting drag-and-drop, cut-and-paste
Vendor support