I agree that knowledge of Swing/AWT is not necessarily "core" to being a "real" Java programmer. However, after having taught introductory programming to university students, allowing them to construct visual components is very beneficial to learning. Many students struggle with basic programming concepts, and allowing them to do "fun" activities (like setting the color on a label etc.) keeps them hooked long enough to get over the initial learning hurdle and move on to tougher topics. Its like a magician using distraction techniques - look over here at this flashing label while I actually teach you something important without you noticing ...
-----Original Message----- From: Steve Gawron [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 9:19 PM To: jdjlist Subject: [jdjlist] Swing vs AWT Interesting, I got the same requests in my Java classes. I used to tell my students that only AWT is covered for 1st level certification and that was my goal to prep them to become certified Java programmers. Steve -------Original Message------- From: "M. E. Zawadzki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 02/26/03 12:46 PM To: jdjlist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [jdjlist] Re: where is the manual ???? > > I find fault w/ many instructors in that Swing (or AWT) is brought up *much* too early. I can infer from Tim that the Swing API is pertinant to what he has me assigned. A scientist here (I work for Merck Pharmaceuticals) is taking a night course in java , and is pestering :-) me about Swing. Note that this is an *introductory* class and it was only the second week of instruction! --- You are currently subscribed to jdjlist as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sys-con.com/fusetalk --- You are currently subscribed to jdjlist as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sys-con.com/fusetalk
