Fundamentals of
Java

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About this Course

This course is intended beginning computer hobbyists and first-year IT students.

The free online textbook for this course is Sams Teach Yourself Java 2 in 24 Hours. Read the Introduction to the book.

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Study Aids

Using the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Programming with the Java 2 Software Development Kit

Lesson 16. Building a Complex User Interface

In this lesson you will learn about:

• Scroll panes—Containers that add support for vertical and horizontal scrolling to other components
• Sliders—Components that can be used to select a number within a range of numbers
• Change listeners—Objects that can monitor changes in sliders
• Image icons—Graphics that can be used on labels, buttons, and other components
• Toolbars—Containers that can be moved around to different parts of an interface
• Menu bars, menus, and menu items—Two containers and a component used to create pull-down menus

Introduction to the lesson

Reading Assignments

Read the following sections from your free online textbook:

• Scroll Panes
• Sliders
• Change Listeners
• Menus

Learning Activities

1. Use this search box to refine and expand your understanding of new terms and concepts in the reading assignments.

2. Visit the Workshop: Using Image Icons and Toolbars.
3. Read the Summary   of the lesson.
4. Test your understanding with the Q&A.
5. Try the Quiz and Questions.
6. Test your skills with the hands-on Activities.

   Return here after completing your hands-on  session.

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