Core Java® Volume I—Fundamentals, Tenth Edition

Chapter 11. Event Handling

In this chapter

• 11.1 Basics of Event Handling

• 11.2 Actions

• 11.3 Mouse Events

• 11.4 The AWT Event Hierarchy

Event handling is of fundamental importance to programs with a graphical user interface. To implement user interfaces, you have to master the way in which Java handles events. This chapter explains how the Java AWT event model works. You will see how to capture events from user interface components and input devices. We will also show you how to work with actions, which represent a more structured approach for processing action events.

11.1 Basics of Event Handling

Any operating environment that supports GUIs constantly monitors events such as keystrokes or mouse clicks. The operating environment reports ...