Choose one of these lessons
and follow its steps
to create your first Java program.
The "Hello World" Application
is where you should start
if you're interested in writing a stand-alone application --
a Java program that executes independently of the HotJava browser.
The "Hello World" Applet
is the place to start
if you want to write an applet --
a Java program to be included in HTML pages
and executed in the HotJava browser.
The "run:" Protocol Handler
is where you learn to write a protocol handler --
a program loaded into HotJava that interprets
a protocol such as "http:" or "doc:".
The "text/plain" Content Handler
is where you learn to write a content handler --
a program loaded into HotJava that interprets files of a certain type,
such as files in a particular graphics format.
