[Java] Linking an applet to a MySQL database

[JayeD]

I've got an applet that I want to read/write to/from a MySQL database on a website. Can anybody give me any pointers in what method would be best suited to doing this? I've been a developer for a few years, but I'm new to Java. I'm sure picking up any new methods won't be a problem, but I just want to know the best way before I go hunting on how to do them.
I've so far seen servlets, JDBC and CGI/PERL (which my web hoster mentioned).

Basic idea is... Applet reads in some data, it will be manipulated in the applet and then the result will be written back to the database.

[Skyzyx]

Java and JavaScript have absolutely NOTHING in common. This is a JavaScript forum, you'll have to look elsewhere for Java help. Sorry.

[JayeD]

I know Java and JavaScript are not the same. I just accidentally posted in the wrong forum. Thanks for being so blunt with me.

I'd appreciate it if someone could please move this to a correct forum please.