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APPLET [1 record]

Record 1 2013-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A short pre-compiled computer program [that] executes within a browser or Web page.

CONT

An applet is hardware independent and can be downloaded for execution by a ... Web browser, additionally allowing the browser to interact with non-Web applications.

OBS

[An] applet is commonly used for animation or for checking entry of data.

Key term(s)
  • miniapplication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Petite application indépendante du matériel et du logiciel utilisés, qui est téléchargée depuis un serveur [Web] et qui est exécutée localement au sein d'un logiciel de navigation.

OBS

Les applets sont couramment utilisés pour des fonctions d'animation ou pour vérifier l'introduction de données.

OBS

appliquette : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 16 mars 2009.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
  • Internet y telemática
Key term(s)
  • applet
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