Java graphics programming is possible using AWT i.e. Abstract Window Toolkit and swing components. Swing is a set of classes. These classes provide the components that are more powerful and flexible than AWT.
The difference between AWT and Swing is as given below –
AWT | Swing |
The Abstract Window ToolKit is a heavy weight component because every graphical unit will invoke the native methods. | The Swing is a light weight component because it’s the responsibility of JVM to invoke the native methods |
The look and feel of AWT depends upon platform. | As Swing is based on Model View Controller pattern, the look and feel of swing components in independent of hardware and the operating system. |
AWT occupies more memory space. | Swing occupies less memory space. |
AWT is less powerful than Swing. | Swing is extension to AWT and many drawbacks of AWT are removed in Swing. |
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