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SWT, Swing, or AWT - Which Is Right For You?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the choose-wisely dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Why is there more than one Java GUI tool kit? The best answer is that one size does not fit all, nor is there a one-size-fits-all GUI tool kit to be invented soon. Each tool kit offers advantages and disadvantages that make selecting one more appropriate, given your needs and intended audience. Read descriptions of each tool kit's basic features, and the pros and cons of using each."

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  1. Is none of the above an option? by killjoe · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You don't have to go with those, there are java bindings for everything!> QT, wxWindows, even curses!.

    Pick the one you like!

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    evil is as evil does
  2. Why is AWT even an option? by dood · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It should be SWT vs Swing. There's hardly a reason to use the plain AWT when there's Swing (a much more powerful library built on top of AWT).