Mastering SWT Programs Secrets

Author: Hatton
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The popularity of the Eclipse platform has been growing as much as Java IDE and the Java platform are to application design. One of the core structures of Eclipse is Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT). This set of components can be used to develop graphical user interfaces on Java and provides native code alternatives to Java Swing and AWT components. SWT combines the appearance and feel of the platform it runs on to offer a fast way to build GUIs, making them look truly native to the platform. But since you already know what to do, discussing the basics of user interface design, graphical components, and what a button is would be a waste of time. From reading the note summary-style "Expert Secrets of SWT Programming," you will learn how to get started with SWT, direct its operation, and adjust it, without any wasted space or filler content. Each chapter in this book is a detailed guide to specific problems, allowing you to read from start to finish or selectively explore interesting sections, even carry it around for quick reference when you forget how to build a multi-tabbed view.