What Are Java Aglets?

An aglet is a Java agent which can autonomously and spontaneously move from one host to another carrying a piece of code with it. It can be programmed to execute at a remote host and show different behaviours at different hosts.

Whats the plastic tip of your shoelace called?

The little plastic tip at the end of your shoelace is called an aglet. If the aglets wear off, it can be hard to lace up your old basketball sneakers.

How do you pronounce the word aglet?

Also ai·glet [ey-glit] .