I hate Swing

As I mentioned in my previous post. I am working on a certification assignment (Sun Java 2 Developer Certification). I am required to develop a - same old - client/server software stack providing a customer service infrastructure to some broker firm. The idea is to test you on your ability to design software and follow requirements. It's nothing very exiting in itself but I get a change to use RMI which I am not too familiar with and the oh so great Swing API. You see, I'm more of a SWT guy - mostly because I use Eclipse RCP when I need to develop an application -, but boy this API is so bloated. I know it's powerful and all but it's a pain to use. You have to create so many objects. And not to mention the ugly look. Maybe I'll feel better after using it more. At least I hope. Otherwise, I think my assignment is going well. There is still a lot of work to be done but it's coming along nicely. I'm also trying to write the report as I implement so I have everything in memory. My plan is to be done by end of next month so I can travel in peace.