Java Swing (Second Edition)

Author: Luo Yi
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Swing is a development toolkit for creating user interfaces for Java applications. It is built on the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) to enable cross-platform applications to use any pluggable look and feel. Swing developers can create elegant user interfaces with minimal code by leveraging its rich, flexible functionality and modular components. "Java Swing (Second Edition)" covers all the features of Java 2 SDK 1.3 and 1.4. This book is not only a reference but also a true guide, written by developers for developers. It includes numerous practical example programs of varying difficulty levels, covering almost every Swing component. These features mean that Swing has a lot to learn. Setting aside its platform flexibility, Swing is more in-depth than any other user interface toolkit. On one hand, it can be used effortlessly to create simple interfaces, and on the other hand, it is capable enough to build complex interfaces.