Java AWT Reference (Java Series) - Softcover

Zukowski, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565922409 ISBN 13: 9781565922402

Publisher: O'Reilly Media, 1997

Synopsis

The Abstract Window Toolkit provides the user interface for Java programs. This reference guide for programmers covers both AWT 1.1 and 1.0, and the packages java.awt.image , peer , applet , event , and datatransfer , the last two of which are new to AWT 1.1. Also discusses sun.awt , audio , and image packages. Documentation pages typical of those found in reference sets are arranged alphabetically by package and, within each package, by class. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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Review

Java AWT Reference provides a solid introduction to programming with the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java. AWT programming is something of an endangered species with JavaBeans and new interface class libraries just over the horizon. However, until these new technologies arrive, the AWT is still the bread and butter for today's Java user interfaces.

The author carefully introduces all the basics here, starting with graphics programming and continuing with new JDK 1.1 features, such as the new event model, and information on working with individual AWT components like labels, buttons, and text controls. Along the way, the author highlights features that are new to JDK 1.1 (for instance, clipboard and printing capabilities, which are described in separate chapters). Although the book is primarily a reference for the AWT (a look-up section contains over 450 pages of the AWT class APIs), it also includes some short, clear programming examples on how to use the main features of AWT. Clearly written, this book is a good candidate for the library of any Java developer who needs to learn the nuts and bolts of AWT programming, including JDK 1.1-specific features.

About the Author

John Zukowski has been involved with the Java platform since it was just called Java, 11 years and running, since 1995. He is actively working with SavaJe Technologies to finish up the JavaOne 2006 device of show: the Jasper S20 mobile phone. He currently writes a monthly column for Sun's Core Java Technologies Tech Tips and Technology Fundamentals Newsletter. He has contributed content to numerous other sites, including jGuru, DevX, Intel, and JavaWorld. He has written many other popular titles on Java, including "Java AWT Reference" (O'Reilly), "Mastering Java 2" (Sybex), "Borlands' JBuilder: No Experience Required" (Sybex), "Learn Java with JBuilder 6" (Apress), "Java Collections" (Apress), and "The Definitive Guide to Swing" (Apress).

Edition details

• Publisher: O'Reilly Media
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565922409
• ISBN 13: 9781565922402
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 1074