AWT Toolkit

The AWT Toolkit, or Abstract Window Toolkit, is a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) used in Java for building graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It provides the essential components like buttons, text fields, and windows that allow developers to create user-friendly desktop applications. AWT is built on top of the native system's windowing features, making it versatile across different operating systems. While it was one of the first GUI toolkits for Java, developers often prefer more advanced frameworks like Swing or JavaFX for richer interfaces. Nevertheless, AWT remains important for understanding how Java handles user interactions.