Java AWT

Java programming is used to develop different types of applications like window-based applications, web applications, Enterprise applications, or mobile applications. For creating standalone applications, Java AWT API is used. AWT allows programmers to create Graphical User Interface (GUI) for a window-based application.

Java Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) is an Application Program Interface (API). The components used in Java AWT are platform-dependent. It uses recourses of the operating system that means the view of these components is changed according to the operating system.

Features of AWT

1. AWT has a set of native user interface components.
2. It provides various classes for graphical representation of components like font, shape, color.
3. It provides a robust event-handling model.
4. It has Layout managers which is helpful for changing window size or screen resolution.
5. It provides a large range of libraries that can be used for designing graphics for gaming applications or educational applications.
6. It has data transfer classes through which cut and paste operation can be performed using the local clipboard.

AWT User Interface Aspects

The AWT UI is designed using the following aspects:

• Elements of UI: These are the elements that are visible to the user and using those elements the user can communicate with the application. AWT provides a wide range of UI elements.
• Layouts: Layouts are useful for managing the different UI elements on the screen and provide a well-organized look to the application.
• Behavior: It explains how the UI elements act on triggering events performed by the user.

Java AWT - Tutorial And Example