AWT stands for Abstract Window Toolkit. The AWT is part of the Java Foundation Classes (JFC) — the standard API for providing graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for Java programs. Here’s where to get information about AWT features:
You can get the latest version of the AWT by downloading JDK 1.1. If you need to write programs that are compatible with 1.0.2, and you don’t intend to use 1.1 features, download JDK 1.0.2.
From The Java Technology Tutorial, explains the new event model and gives example code for 1.1 event handlers. Includes handy tables that map components to the events they can generate and that show all the listener interfaces, their corresponding adapters, and the methods they contain. Both tables link to where you can find more information. Also describes how and when to avoid code clutter by using adapters and inner classes.
In 1.1, some new API has been added and some old API has been "deprecated". The following documents will help you learn when and how to convert 1.0.2 code to 1.1, as well as help you write code that works in both releases.
What do you do when you want to get rid of deprecation compiler warnings? Consult this document for the recommended replacement for every deprecated AWT method.