16.3. Swing

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Swing in Java?

   Hint

   Think about what part of Java Swing is associated with.

2. 2.

   Name any common Swing component.

   Hint

   Recall some components we've discussed.

3. 3.

   What package does Swing belong to?

   • javax.awt
   • javax.swing
   • gear.swing

   Hint

   Think about the name when studying Java GUI tools.

4. 4.

   True or False: Swing components are heavyweight.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   How do Swing and AWT differ in terms of component weight?

5. 5.

   Create a simple Swing application that contains a JTextArea and a JButton. The button should clear the text area when clicked.

   Hint

   Think about how ActionListeners work and what you need to do to manipulate JTextArea.

6. 6.

   Explain how to use the GroupLayout to arrange components in a Swing application. Provide a code snippet as an example.

   Hint

   How does GroupLayout differ from other layout managers we discussed?