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The subject of this unit is event-driven programming, the creation of a link between something happening to the graphical user interface - an event - and the execution of code. Event-driven programs are programs that respond to events initiated by the user, such as mouse clicks or key presses.To complete the activities associated with this unit and to gain a full understanding of the subject it is recommended you have access to a copy of the Netbeans software, available as a free download from www.netbeans.org, the Netbeans IDE Guide (Order Code M257/GUIDE) and the M257 Software CD-ROM) Order Code M257/CDR01).