Find out how you can build a graphical user interface with the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT), Java^TM Foundation Classes (JFC)/Swing, and Printing APIs, and learn how totransistion an application from the JDK^TM 1.0 event model to the new and improved JDK 1.1 event model.

Smarter Java^TM Technology Development
How to use interfaces to effectively enforce development contracts while maintaining loose coupling of code. (August 1999)

Zooming In On Accessibility by Michael Meloan — Release Java 2
A journey from the big picture issues to the programming particulars of the Java Accessibility APIs. (April 1999)

JDK 1.1 and Beyond: Making the Transition by Monica Pawlan — Release JDK 1.1
If you have 1.0 code to upgrade to the new event model or convert to Swing, or if you want to write new programs using JDK 1.1 or later, this article is for you. (July 1998)

Exploring AWT Layout Managers by Monica Pawlan — Release JDK 1.1
Using the latest web technology, this interactive article lets you launch a demonstration application and see the layout managers in action. (June 1998)

Programming a Dynamic User Interface by MuscleFish
How to create dynamically changing user-interface elements in the Java^TM language. (March 1998)

Miko Matsumura's Sample Lightweight Components by Miko Matsumura — Release JDK 1.1.2
We got Miko to share some great sample code with us. (August 1997)

Going With the Flow in Layouts by Ian McFarland — Release JDK 1.1
Layout management can be tricky, but Ian McFarland explains the basics, and shows you the code. (July 1997)

The New AWT by Lisa Stapleton
Moving toward a truly user-friendly interface. (April 1997)

How to Build a Layout Manager by Terence Parr — Release JDK 1.0.2
One approach to building a layout manager to position graphical interface components for special-case designs and custom forms. (October 1996)