JFC in Java Quiz & Flashcards for Unit 1

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What is JFC in Java?

A tool for debugging Java programs

JavaScript Framework for creating web applications

A framework for creating console-based applications in Java

Java Foundation Classes for building portable Java-based graphical user interfaces (correct)

Which set of APIs is included in JFC?

Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages, and JDBC

JavaBeans, JSP, and JMS

Abstract Window Toolkit, Swing, and Java 2D (correct)

JavaFX, Java AWT, and JavaFX Scene Builder

What is the purpose of Swing in JFC?

To create server-side components in Java applications

To handle network communication in Java programs

To create window-based applications with efficient graphical user interface development (correct)

To manage data storage in Java applications

How do Swing components differ from AWT components?

Swing components are lightweight and contain a pluggable look and feel, while AWT components are heavyweight and have fixed look and feel. Signup and view all the answers

What does PL&F (pluggable look and feel) allow in Swing components?

Application to run with native look and feel on different platforms Signup and view all the answers

What type of pixels do heavyweight AWT components have?

Opaque pixels that are always rectangular Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of Swing components?

They are platform independent Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'MVC' stand for in the context of Swing components?

Model View Controller Signup and view all the answers

Which package are Swing components imported through?

java.swing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Swing components over AWT components?

Support for pluggable look and feel Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the JComponent class and visual components in JFC?

JComponent class contains functionality for all visual components Signup and view all the answers

What type of architecture does Swing follow?

Loosely coupled architecture Signup and view all the answers

What does AWT stand for?

Abstract Window Toolkit Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of Swing components being lightweight?

They allow for lighter UI creation Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'pluggable look and feel' in the context of Swing?

The ability to change the visual appearance without changing the internal representation Signup and view all the answers

Which class is the root of visual component class hierarchy in JFC?

JComponent Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Java Foundation Classes (JFC)

JFC is a set of API that provides a framework for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs) in Java.
Includes the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT), Swing, and Java 2D.

Swing

Swing is a part of JFC that offers a rich set of GUI components for Java applications.
Allows for a more flexible and customizable interface compared to AWT.

Differences Between Swing and AWT

Swing components are lightweight, meaning they do not rely on the native operating system's GUI, whereas AWT components are heavyweight and have native peer components.
Swing provides advanced features like double buffering and support for pluggable look and feel (PL&F).

Pluggable Look and Feel (PL&F)

PL&F allows developers to create customizable user interfaces; styles can be changed dynamically at runtime.
Users can modify how components look without changing their functionality.

Component Types and Features

Heavyweight AWT components have native pixels that directly correspond to the operating system's graphics.
A key feature of Swing is its lightweight nature, leading to better performance and flexibility.

MVC Pattern in Swing

MVC stands for Model-View-Controller, an architectural pattern Swing components follow to separate data handling, user interface, and user input.
This allows for easier maintenance and scalability of applications.

Package and Import

Swing components are primarily imported through the javax.swing package.

Advantages of Swing

Main advantage over AWT is the lightweight nature of Swing components, allowing them to be drawn and controlled purely in Java.
Swing components can dynamically respond to GUI changes, enhancing user interaction.

JComponent Class

The JComponent class is the base class for all visual components in JFC, providing the foundation for custom components in Swing.

Architecture of Swing

Swing follows a lightweight architecture, enabling advanced GUI elements that can be rendered quickly and in a more visually rich manner.

AWT Definition

AWT stands for Abstract Window Toolkit, the original Java GUI toolkit providing basic UI components.

Summary of Swing Advantages

One advantage of Swing's lightweight nature is the ability to have on-screen components with instant rendering and user interface manipulation.

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Test your knowledge of Java Foundation Classes (JFC) and Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in this quiz. Learn about the graphical framework for building portable Java-based graphical user interfaces and the set of application program interfaces used by Java programmers to create GUI objects.

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