Professional Java Native Interfaces with SWT/JFace
With millions of downloads, Eclipse''s popularity as an open
source universal tool platform continues to grow rapidly and the
Standard Widget Toolkit (SWT) is one of the most important common
facilities the Eclipse framework provides. The pairing of SWT and
JFacewhich handles many common UI programming tasksoffers strong
support of native features, a quick running time in terms of
execution speed, and flexible programming models.
Covering the latest SWT/JFace version 3.0, this book begins with
a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of the SWT/JFace
framework. Then Jackwind Guojie introduces each widget, using Java
source code to show you how to use the widget effectively. With the
sample code provided, you''ll be developing real-world applications
quickly and easily.
Packed with tips, hints, tricks, and asides, this book is the
ideal reference on SWT/JFace.
What you will learn from this book
- How SWT/JFace compares with the features of other toolkits
- SWT event handling, threading, and displays
- How to use design basics, such as menus, toolbars, tables, and
actions
- Presentation of numerical values with scales, sliders, and
progress bars
- Important SWT components
- The JFace wizard framework
- Techniques for programming OLE and ActiveX controls in
Windows
- How to draw diagrams with Draw2D to create complex figures
easily
Who this book is for
This book is for experienced Java user interface developers and
programmers who want to combine various applications into one
presentable Java native UI application.
Wrox Professional guides are planned and written by working
programmers to meet the real-world needs of programmers,
developers, and IT professionals. Focused and relevant, they
address the issues technology professionals face every day. They
provide examples, practical solutions, and expert education in new
technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.