What's the best basic graphics 2d api for java

Question

I consider myself fairly moderate in Java and learned about the slick 2d Java api , so some of you who really does have a some background in slick how's is and where can I find some basic tutorials for it considering I really want to pursue game Dev as my career and desperate to do something about it

Answer 1

Java has 2 libraries for graphics AWT and JavaFX. I would suggest to you use JavaFX because it is newer and it's supposed to completely replace old, AWT library.
Check docs for more info:
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/javase-clienttechnologies.htm