The Definitive Guide to Java Swing - Grand Format

Dear Reader, welcome to the third edition of The Definitive Guide to Java Swing. It has been some time since I wrote the second edition of this book, and the Java 2 Standard Edition (J2SE) has gone through a couple of releases since then (1.4 and 5.0). With all the language-level changes, new Swing components, and updated focus management policies, as well as many other smaller modifications, it seemed time to bring this book up-to-date.
New to this edition is coverage of the latest and greatest Swing features to help you create well-designed graphical user interfaces (GUIs). I've added material to cover a wide range of new features, including formatted text fields, table printing, spinner controls, spring layout, and more. You'll also get updated information on topics that evolved between releases, such as drag-and-drop and decorating pop-up windows.
This book is a guide to using the Swing component set to its fullest advantage. It will teach you how to benefit from the most useful features of the Swing components, without having to wade through a formal API reference to Project Swing. All the aspects of Swing you need to know are covered here. Whether you're new or old to Swing, you'll find The Definitive Guide to Java Swing, Third Edition is an accessible, practical companion to Swing development that contains plenty of useful code examples.
As you learn how to customize the look and feel of your GUI, understand focus management policies, and explore Swing's accessibility support, you'll be achieving the potential of Swing in no time. John Zukowski