The JavaTM Look and Feel
The Java look and feel is the default cross-platform appearance and
behavior for use in all JFC-based Java applications. The design of the
Java look and feel has gone through several iterations. Many of the
modifications to the design have been driven by suggestions made by you,
the Java developer community. This interactive design effort has helped
to produce a superior design and ensure that it meets the needs of
real-world application development.
Below you will find links to some informative articles on the subject.
We recommend starting with the
high
level spec for the Java look and feel.
Additionally, we have just released the
Java Look and Feel
Design Guidelines. This is a thorough resource in
which you will find essential information about human interface design for
applications and applets written in the Java programming language.
Articles & Specs on the Java Look and Feel
The Swing Connection
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The
Java Look and Feel Swing's Cross-Platform Look and Feel Design
(Article is no longer available)
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Creating
the Java Look and Feel - the project Metal report
(Article is no longer available)
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Tweaking
the Java Look and Feel
(Article is no longer available)
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The Look and Feel Class Reference
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Tables
and Trees
The Java Look and Feel Design Guidelines
For more information, send email to the
Java Software Human Interface Group
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