JLayeredPane and JPanel are both containers in the Java Swing framework, but they have some important differences.
JPanel is a basic container that allows you to group and arrange other components in a graphical user interface. It has a single layer, and all components are displayed on that layer. You can control the layout of the components using a layout manager or by setting the component positions and sizes manually.
JLayeredPane, on the other hand, allows you to create a multi-layered user interface. It provides multiple layers or "panes" that can contain components. You can set the order in which the layers are displayed, and you can control the stacking order of the components within each layer. This makes it possible to create more complex and dynamic user interfaces that have multiple layers of content, such as floating toolbars, pop-up menus, and drag-and-drop interactions.
In summary, while JPanel is a basic container with a single layer, JLayeredPane is a more advanced container that allows you to create a multi-layered user interface.
