Mastering Java Swing

Overview

Swing refers to a GUI widget toolkit that is used in Java programming. Swing components are implemented by writing entirely in Java language unlike the AWT components, and hence, is regarded as platform-independent. Swing was designed with the intention of providing more advanced GUI components than the previous Abstract window toolkit. Swing enables developers to create graphical user interface components such as labels, scroll bars, check boxes and many more. In addition to these basic components, developers can also create advanced components such as tress, scroll panes, lists and many more through Swing.

Graphical user interface (GUI) has evolved to successfully replace the old and complicated textual interface and has gained recognition as an important component that enhances the human-computer interaction. It is also considered as an easy and user-friendly approach to human-computer interaction. In the modern world, it has become an essential criteria for developers to be skilled with regards to GUI in order to consider a career in programming. This course in Mastering Java Swing will teach you the techniques needed to build a professional graphical user interface, more specifically a GUI, with the Java programming language and SWING library. Learn about the techniques that helps you build a graphical user interface, more specifically a GUI, with the Java programming language and SWING library. You will get to understand about AWT, swing libraries, and the basics of swing components. This course will walk you through how to print text as well as handle SWING controls using the NetBeans GUI Builder. You can learn how to connect to the MySQL database through NetBeans. You can also have a look into the advanced SWING components by using focus and linking controls, as well as connecting through binding methods.

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction to Swing

2: Work with Swing in NetBeans

3: Swing Layouts

4: Containers

5: JComponent

6: JLabel and JButton

7: Controls for text manipulation

8: JToggleButton

9: Dialogues

10: JComboBox

11: JList

12: Creating user control (bean)

13: Swing Event Listeners

14: Mapping and Linking (ORM and Binding)

15: Thread in Swing

16: Action and Timer

17: Look and feel

18: Drag and drop

19: ImageIcon

20: JSpinner

21: JProgressBar and JSlider

22: JTable

23: JTree

24: Menus handling

25: Toolbar and Tooltip

26: System Tray and Splash Screen

Learning outcomes

• Learn about the techniques that helps you build a graphical user interface, more specifically a GUI, with the Java programming language and SWING library.
• Understand about AWT, swing libraries, and the basics of swing components.
• Gain an insight into the classes JLabel, JButton, control texts, JTextComponent, ToggleButton, JDialog, JColorChooser and JFileChooser.
• Get an understanding on how to print text as well as handle SWING controls using the NetBeans GUI Builder.
• Learn how to connect to the MySQL database through NetBeans.
• Gain an insight into the advanced SWING components by using focus and linking controls, as well as connecting through binding methods.

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Who is this course aimed at?

• IT students
• Job seekers
• IT professionals 

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Mastering Java Swing certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised. 

Other benefits

• Written and designed by the industry’s finest expert instructors with over 15 years of experience
• Repeat and rewind all your lectures and enjoy a personalised learning experience
• Gain access to quality video tutorials
• Unlimited 12 months access from anywhere, anytime
• Save time and money on travel
• Learn at your convenience and leisure
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