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Classic programmed-learning exercises, refreshed for modern Java and presented in the current MrStyner.com portfolio style.

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No. actionPerformed() does not depend on the buttons' texts. This is an advantage of using setActionCommand().

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That's all the action for this chapter. If one or two topics have not yet clicked, you may wish to review the following.

Details of the actionPerformed() method.
The setActionCommand() method.
The getActionCommand() method.
Using one actionPerformed() method with two buttons.

The next chapter will discuss how to write a complete GUI application, complete with application code. About time.

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