In this chapter of Modern Java we get to grips with the idea of a container that is used to host components to build a user interface. We also find out how the Swing GUI Builder generates code to make ...

WebLaF is a fully open-source Look & Feel and component library written in pure Java for cross-platform desktop Swing applications.

Java is a popular choice for building GUIs due to its versatility and key advantages. It can be used to create everything from desktop applications to mobile apps. Its "write once, run anywhere" ...

Qt Jambi is a new and noteworthy alternative to Swing and Java 2D for developing rich, cross-platform desktop-application interfaces. In this article JavaWorld contributor Jeff Hanson introduces the ...

Animated transitions are key to creating a comfortable, seamless user experience in your Java desktop and Web applications. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen introduces ...