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Swing vs JavaFx for desktop applications [closed]

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May 30, 2022
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How to set JFrame to appear centered, regardless of monitor resolution?

While working with Java, I find it hard to position my main window in the center of the screen when I start the ...

May 27, 2022
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Java Swing revalidate() vs repaint()

I’m putting together a Swing application where I often want to replace the contents of a JPanel. To do this, I’m calling removeAll(), ...

May 26, 2022
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Java GUI frameworks. What to choose? Swing, SWT, AWT, SwingX, JGoodies, JavaFX, Apache Pivot? [closed]

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May 26, 2022
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Value Change Listener to JTextField

I want the message box to appear immediately after the user changes the value in the textfield. Currently, I need to hit the ...

May 24, 2022
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What is the difference between Swing and AWT?

Can someone please explain me what’s the difference between Swing and AWT? Are there any cases where AWT is more useful/advised to use ...

May 23, 2022
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How to programmatically close a JFrame

What’s the correct way to get a JFrame to close, the same as if the user had hit the X close button, or ...

May 19, 2022
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How to add an image to a JPanel?

I have a JPanel to which I’d like to add JPEG and PNG images that I generate on the fly. All the examples ...

May 11, 2022
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Should I avoid the use of set(Preferred|Maximum|Minimum)Size methods in Java Swing?

Several times I’ve been criticized for having suggested the use of the following methods: setPreferredSize setMinimumSize setMaximumSize on Swing components. I don’t see ...

May 3, 2022
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The Use of Multiple JFrames: Good or Bad Practice? [closed]

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May 1, 2022
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