Difference between Local Applet and Remote Applet

Applet:

Applet is a small java program that is primarily used in Internet computing. It can be transported over the internet from one computer to another and run using the Applet Viewer or any web browser that supports Java. An applet is like an application program, it can do many things for us. It can perform arithmetic operations, display graphics, create animation & games, play sounds and accept user input, etc.

A webpage can contain not only a simple text or a static image but Java applets have begun to make a significant impact on the World Wide Web (WWW). We can be classified the java applets into two ways –

  • Local Applet
  • Remote Applet

Local Applet

An applet developed locally and stored in a local system that is known as a Local Applet. When a web page is trying to find a local applet, it doesn’t need to use the Internet and the local system doesn’t require the Internet Connection.

local applet

Remote Applet

A remote applet is that which is developed by someone else and stored on a remote computer connected to the Internet. If our system is connected to the Internet, we can download the remote applet onto our system via the Internet.

remote applet

Local Applet vs Remote Applet:

Local Applet
Remote Applet
1. Local Applet is stored on our computer.1. Remote Applet is not stored on our computer.
2. It is not required Internet Connection to access the applet.2. It is required Internet Connection to access the applet.
3. In a local applet, it don't need the applet's URL.3. In a remote applet, it needs the applet's URL.