JAVA Beans is the name of a project at JavaSoft to define a set of standard component software APIs (APPLICATION Programmers Interface) for the Java PLATFORM. By developing these standards, it becomes possible for software developers to DEVELOP reusable software components that end-users can then hook together using application-builder tools. In addition, these API's make it easier for developers to bridge to existing component models such as Microsoft's ActiveX, Apple's OpenDoc and Netscape's LiveConnect.

Java Beans is the name of a project at JavaSoft to define a set of standard component software APIs (Application Programmers Interface) for the Java platform. By developing these standards, it becomes possible for software developers to develop reusable software components that end-users can then hook together using application-builder tools. In addition, these API's make it easier for developers to bridge to existing component models such as Microsoft's ActiveX, Apple's OpenDoc and Netscape's LiveConnect.