What Is the JFC?
Java Foundation Classes (JFC) provides a framework for developing Java programs with user interfaces. This framework can be conveniently divided into five major APIs: AWT (Abstract Windowing Toolkit), Swing, Accessibility, Java 2D, and Drag and Drop. AWT is the foundation of the JFC, whereas Swing is built on top of the AWT. Accessibility is mainly built into Swing, although it is also being added to the AWT—this is a work in progress. Finally, Java 2D and Drag and Drop are built into the AWT.
AWT
Since its inclusion with the first Java development kit, the AWT has provided developers with the means to create event-driven graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for their Java programs. The AWT also supports primitive graphics operations ...
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