So my question is: where should I start with Swing/AWT? Do I need to learn AWT, then Swing, or is there a resource around somewhere that will let me pick both of them up together. I've just started looking at the Swing Trail on java.sun.com. This seems like a good introduction but I'd appreciate any further advice anyone can offer.
Hi Keith,
Swing is already quite old, but no significant changes have been made since it's introduction (IMHO of course). So you'll probably do fine with these books of a few years old.
AWT used to be material for the
SCJP, but has been dropped in the recent exams. Swing uses some classes and principles from AWT, but still I would consider it a waste of effort to master AWT before starting to learn Swing. You'll probably pick up what you need whilst studying Swing.
Frans.