Here are some useful classes for java beginners. The union of these classes makes up the StarField Applet which is far away from being a beginner class. But why not look at its source. It's FREEWARE. (Programmed in 1997)
ColorfulText.java This class is a text displaying object that is capable of showing some colorful and shaded text. It can also fade in and out a text.
Parser.java Parser class takes out some important information from a context.
ParamParser.java ParamParser class uses the Parser class but Parses information from the parameter space.
StarField.Class
StarField.zip
This JAVA class implements a text on top of moving stars. (CLASSIC but pretty)