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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A reusable software component written in Java, allowing access to its properties using standardized getter and setter methods.

   "You then simply access the compiled JavaBean from all your JSP script pages."

Synonyms

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beanbean

Example

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"You then simply access the compiled JavaBean from all your JSP script pages."

Etymology

From Java + bean, continuing the coffee association of the name, now often shortened to just bean.

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