16.3.2 - Swing vs AWT
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Practice Questions
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What component type do Swing components belong to?
💡 Hint: Think about how Swing components are rendered.
Is AWT component heavyweight or lightweight?
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of lightweight and heavyweight components.
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Which toolkit uses heavyweight components?
💡 Hint: Think about which toolkit relies on platform resources.
True or False: Swing components are heavier than AWT components.
💡 Hint: Recall what lightweight means in context.
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Design a simple Java application that demonstrates the use of both Swing and AWT. Explain where each toolkit is appropriate based on your design choices.
💡 Hint: Consider user experience and platform consistency.
Write a short paragraph comparing how the user interface experience would differ if you implemented a simple form in Swing vs AWT.
💡 Hint: Think about compatibility and consistency in UI applications.
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