Editing Java Platform, Standard Edition (section)

=== java.beans ===
{{Main|JavaBeans}}

Included in the {{Javadoc:SE|package=java.beans|java/beans|module=java.desktop}} package are various classes for developing and manipulating beans, reusable components defined by the [[JavaBeans|JavaBeans architecture]]. The architecture provides mechanisms for manipulating properties of components and firing events when those properties change.

The APIs in <code>java.beans</code> are intended for use by a bean editing tool, in which beans can be combined, customized, and manipulated. One type of bean editor is a [[Graphical user interface|GUI]] designer in an [[integrated development environment]].