Lifecycle methods for Applet

Lifecycle methods for Applet:

The java.applet.Applet class 4 life cycle methods and java.awt.Component class provides 1 life cycle methods for an applet.

java.applet.Applet class:

For creating any applet java.applet.Applet class must be inherited. It provides 4 life cycle methods of applet. public void init(): is used to initialized the Applet. It is invoked only once. public void start(): is invoked after the init() method or browser is maximized. It is used to start the Applet. public void stop(): is used to stop the Applet. It is invoked when Applet is stop or browser is minimized. public void destroy(): is used to destroy the Applet. It is invoked only once.

java.awt.Component class:

The Component class provides 1 life cycle method of applet. public void paint(Graphics g): is used to paint the Applet. It provides Graphics class object that can be used for drawing oval, rectangle, arc etc.

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Who is responsible to manage the life cycle of an applet?

Java Plug-in software.