Handling CSS and JavaScript when building a Java browser

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My task is to create a simple web browser in Java. So far it can only read HTML pages. I'm using standard JEditorPane component to display webpages.

Now I was wondering is there any way you could explain me how can I manage to display at least some simple pages that contain CSS/Javascript. If you could point me to some useful links or appropriate examples I would be very happy.

Some might argue that a simple web browser does not need support JavaScript or CSS. — Dancrumb
– Dancrumb, Commented Mar 11, 2010 at 16:45

Finbarr · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-11 16:43:09Z

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Well, my advice would be to look at open source rendering engines such as Gecko - https://developer.mozilla.org/en/Gecko_FAQ

You can embed Gecko with Java using the JREX library - http://jrex.mozdev.org/

Starting from scratch with a problem like this is a very big task, and as your username is AmateurProgrammer, I wouldn't recommend it.

answered Mar 11, 2010 at 16:43

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AmateurProgrammer Over a year ago

lol, you're damn right. Thanx for your reply, I'll look into it.

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:07:08Z

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There alrady is some prior art for the Java browser segment.

concerning javascript, you will have to use a javascript interpreter in Java. A renowned one is Rhino (by Mozilla). Its integration may reveals to be an interesting challenge.

concerning CSS, it seems the question has already been asked ...

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answered Mar 11, 2010 at 16:44

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AmateurProgrammer Over a year ago

I've been searching for it but I found nothing on stackoverflow. Thanks for your contribution

Riduidel Over a year ago

Then consider checking the "answser" check beside my answer ;-)

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