Thread: Can I still use Java as a web client?

I used to program a lot in Java, but haven't touched it for several years now. I'm thinking of diving back in because I have an idea for a game. The main reason to use Java is its scripting engine - this app would rely a lot on loading and executing bits of javascript at runtime, and I remember Java's JS language bindings as one of the best I've come across.

What's holding me back is trying to figure out how I would put this on the web. I could do it as a servlet, but I would prefer something entirely client-side since I don't really need it to access any data on my server. If applets were still a thing, that would be perfect but they have been phased out and do not seem to be coming back.

I've tried to use webstart before, but found that it runs into a ton of security issues too. Since I want casual users to be able to access this game, I don't want them to have to configure a ton of things just to get my Java app going.

Is there some sort of modern equivalent of applets I can use? Or maybe cross compile my Java into a javascript/html? Or are servlets my only option if I want to write this in Java?

Java has a wide range of applications. Including website building. It is probably the most efficient use of web site and memory allocations there is. Very effective and efficient use on a website or web hosting server. Can i use Java as a web client? Yes. If you plan to make applets and canvases like you see on some websites in HTML or other programs, you'll need to get on an editor. NetBeans. This will be used to embed all of your class files directly to your chosen website to add those files on. You will be working with another developer. To get your job done. And effectively confirm it's working. Web developers job is here.