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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. Re:Why is AWT even an option? by ChunderDownunder · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Please stick to the topic at hand, namely Swing vs SWT.

    The link you supplied states that the parent's phrase is a modern usage and that
    "Arguments over whether the newer usage should be considered incorrect are an example of debate over linguistic prescription and description."

    Unless your doctorate is in linguistics, who are you to prescribe its usage?