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of as multiple individual objects. A JavaBean is a Java Object that is serializable, has a no-
argument constructor, and allows access to properties using getter and setter
methods.
·Beans export functionality through PropertiesandMethods:
Methodssuch as contains()can be accessed fromany other entity.
·They define the behavior of a bean.
Propertiessuch as backgroundColordefine theappearance of a bean.
·They are getor setfrom otherentities for customization and programmatic use.
·Beans are customized by modifying theirproperties. A user can customize a beanby:
programmaticallychanging properties or
editing properties within a builder tool using
PropertySheets & Editorsor
automatically being guided through customization bycustomizers, i.e. graphical user interfaces
sometimesalso denoted as wizards.
·What about the packaging of beans ?
Beans are delivered using compressed archive files (JARfiles).