Components written to the JavaBeans(TM) architecture (beans) are reusable software components that you can easily combine to create Java applications. The IDE enables you to automatically generate standard parts of a bean--such as bean properties, event firing and listener registration methods, and BeanInfo.
For information about the JavaBeans component architecture, including
what defines a true bean,
see the JavaBeans web site at http://java.sun.com/beans/
.
Follow these links for help on creating and working with beans:
Creating a Bean
Customizing a Bean
Making a Bean a Container
Adding a Bean to the Component Palette