Creating a GUI - which method

[matpj]

Hi,

I need to create a GUI for users to kick off my java program.
In my training course we covered AWT and SWING which seem to have classes extending Applet and JApplet respectively.

On my travels through 'Java for Dummies' and other publications I have seen reference to JFrame.

Can anyone tell me which, in your opinion, is the best tool to use?
or what is the preferred way of acheiving what I am looking to do?

I need it to include a drop down list or two, a file browser and a button!!

thanks,
Matt

[angryboy]

Swing is the best tool to use. but what are you trying to achieve? Are you programming for cell, or desktop, or web, etc...?

[matpj]

I'm programming for a desktop. It will be run by several users, each one opening an application on their desktop.

with Swing, do I just extend JApplet to do what i'm doing? or is JFrame part of Swing (and if so, what is the difference between JApplet and JFrame)?

[angryboy]

JFrame is for win application. JApplet is for web application. From what you said, its best to use JFrame.