Tag Archives: Java Swing

Java Video Tutorial 27

March 20, 2012 Derek Banas 9 Comments

In this part of the Java Video Tutorial, I introduce the last Swing component called the JTree. I won’t just be introducing the JTree however. I will also be reviewing much of what you have learned.

It is my belief that if you see tools being used in many different ways, that you will just remember them. I will review dimensions, frames, panels, buttons, scroll bars, listeners and so much more.

Use the code after the video to better learn how to use Java Swing.
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Java Video Tutorial 26

March 17, 2012 Derek Banas 2 Comments

In this part of the Java Video Tutorial, I focus on the Java Swing JSpinner component. I’ll show you how to cycle through numbers, dates and just about anything else. I also revisit the Dimension, Date and Calendar libraries.

Most Java Tutorials gloss over topics like this, but I decided I wanted to create a truly comprehensive tutorial.

Just like always it is best to follow the tutorial with the code. It follows the video.

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Java Video Tutorial 25

March 13, 2012 Derek Banas 15 Comments

Here I continue making the most comprehensive Java Video Tutorial ever. Today I’ll cover how to create list boxes using Java Swing.

More specifically I’ll cover JLists, DefaultListModel, using JScrollpane with JList and a whole bunch more.

Like always, the heavily commented code follows the video. Leave any questions below.

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Java Video Tutorial 24

March 12, 2012 Derek Banas 14 Comments

In this video tutorial, I show you how to create combo boxes in Java Swing. This tutorial is also a review of everything I’ve previously gone over.

I review how to create the frame and panel. How to add buttons with event listeners. I also review JOptionPane. I’m slowing down a bit so that I’m sure you understand everything that proceeded this tutorial.

All of the code follows the video below. Leave any questions below.

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Java Video Tutorial 20

February 29, 2012 Derek Banas 30 Comments

I introduce you to Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) in this part of my Java Video Tutorial. I focus specifically on Java Swing and its components.

We figure out how to display frames, panels, labels, buttons, text areas and more. I also go over the Dimension object and the Java Toolkit, which allows you to ask questions of the operating system.

All of the code follows the video and it’s set up to help you retain this information.
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