First steps developing in java applet. Directions
<p>I have to develop a small applet using, of course, java. I am absolutely ignorant about java and the java world. I dont' have the time to learn java "the programming course way". I just need to hack together this thing and then I won't code in java anymore (I assume).</p>

<p>My question is relative to the following subquestions:</p>

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<li>is it feasible to code in java without eclipse, maven, etc ? I am pretty sure it is possible, technically, but is it really convenient/practically possible ?</li>
<li>how is the typical build/shipping process for java applets, in particular considering the presence of dependencies ? At the moment I am doing "screaming for vendetta" approach: download the dependencies jars, unpacking them, compiling my own .java file with the applet, repacking everything as .jar, copying it onto the web. I am pretty sure this is not the way to go, but it worked... at least for now. Clearly, I cannot continue this way.</li>
<li>I know Eclipse to be a behemot. how is the chance that I can produce something that works as in my current caveman approach within a couple of days ?</li>
<li>anything else that you deem important</li>
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<p>Thanks.</p>
