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{{library}}'''Swing''' is a lightweight [[GUI]] framework for [[Java]] built on top of [[AWT]] which provides a look-and-feel closer to the [[platform]] upon which Java is running, or a look-and-feel of the programmer's choosing. It relies on AWT's <tt>Container</tt>s, but instead of relying on the [[OS]] for widget rendering, it renders itself. This feature gives it its lightweight nature.
{{library}}{{toolkit}}{{provides|Windowing UI}}'''Swing''' is a lightweight [[GUI]] framework for [[Java]] built on top of [[AWT]] which provides a look-and-feel closer to the [[platform]] upon which Java is running, or a look-and-feel of the programmer's choosing. It relies on AWT's <tt>Container</tt>s, but instead of relying on the [[OS]] for widget rendering, it renders itself. This feature gives it its lightweight nature.

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Swing is a toolkit. It provides a system for creation and management of graphical user interface elements.

Swing is a lightweight GUI framework for Java built on top of AWT which provides a look-and-feel closer to the platform upon which Java is running, or a look-and-feel of the programmer's choosing. It relies on AWT's Containers, but instead of relying on the OS for widget rendering, it renders itself. This feature gives it its lightweight nature.