16.3.5. Layout Managers in Swing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of a layout manager in Swing?

   Hint

   Think about how furniture fits in a room.

2. 2.

   Name one layout manager that arranges components in a row.

   Hint

   It flows like a line of text.

3. 3.

   Which layout manager arranges components in a grid?

   • FlowLayout
   • GridLayout
   • BorderLayout

   Hint

   Think of a chessboard layout.

4. 4.

   True or False: CardLayout displays all components at once.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Is it like flipping cards?

5. 5.

   Create a Java Swing application that uses GridLayout to build a simple calculator interface with buttons for numbers and operations. Explain how you managed component placement.

   Hint

   Think about how a traditional calculator is displayed.

6. 6.

   Design a user interface using GroupLayout where components in different sections must align perfectly both vertically and horizontally. Describe your approach.

   Hint

   Imagine a grid where multiple components snap to a grid intersection.