CLI VERSUS GUI
 JRadioButton is a component used to create buttons
Command Line Interface (CLI)
It refers to a type of program that is designed for text-based
interaction. It means that program displays its instructions
and results as text and the user interacts with the program by
typing their responses using a keyboard.
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
It is a type of program that allows users to interact with the
program through graphic elements such as icons, buttons,
text boxes, etc.
STRUCTURE OF GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE:
Frame
It is also referred to as “form” which is a window
component that acts like a blank canvass where the user
interface can be designed.
Controls
It refers to the graphical elements such as text boxes, labels,
scroll bars, buttons, etc. that serve as control components for
users to interact with.
Properties
It refers to the characteristic or attribute of the frame or
control elements. Example of properties include names,
captions, size, color, position, and contents.
Methods
Is a block of code that performs a specific task. It is like a
mini program within your larger program that you can call
upon whenever you need it to do its job.
Advantages of Using Methods:
 Self-contained: Methods group related instructions
together, making your code modular and easier to
understand.
 Reusable: Define a method once and call it multiple
times throughout your program, saving time and effort.
 Parameters: Methods can accept input values
(parameters) to customize their behavior.
 Return values: Methods can optionally return a value
after their execution.
CONTROLS IN JAVA
 JFrame is the top-level window for the application
that acts as the container for all other graphical
elements like buttons, labels, and text fields.
 JLabel is a component in Java GUI frameworks that is
used to display text or images on the user interface.
 JTextField is a component used for single-line text
input from the user. It allows users to type in text,
similar to a typical text box in applications.
 JPasswordField is a specialized component designed
for password entry. It provides a secure way for users
to enter their passwords without displaying the actual
characters they type.
 JTextArea is a component in Java GUI frameworks
that allows users to input, edit, and display multi-line
text.
that offer a way for users to select one option from a
set of mutually exclusive choices.
 JButton stands as a fundamental building block for
creating interactive elements. It's a push button that
users can click, triggering actions within your
application.
 ButtonGroup is a component that helps manage and
synchronize the selection state of radio buttons and
toggle buttons. It ensures that only one button can be
selected at a time within the group.
 JCheckBox stands as a versatile component for
presenting multiple, independent choices to users.
Checkboxes allow users to select or deselect options
individually.
 JComboBox represents a versatile component that
combines a button or editable field with a drop-down
list. It allows users to select a single value from a
predefined set of options.
 JMenu is a component used to create menu bars and
drop-down menus in your application's user interface.
It allows users to access various features and
commands through a hierarchical structure of menu
items.
 JList is a component that displays a list of selectable
items. It allows users to choose one or more items
from the list, depending on its configuration.
 JSlider is a component that represents a horizontal
slider bar allowing users to select a value from a
continuous range. It's like a visual volume control or
progress bar where users can slide the handle to
choose a specific point within a defined range.
 JSpinner is a component that allows users to select a
value from an ordered sequence either by typing it in
or using up/down arrows to spin through the options.
It's like a miniature combo box with the added benefit
of direct value input.