Swing/GUI Programming

Swing/GUI Programming

Mobile UIs: It's developers vs. users
Increased emphasis on distinctive smartphone UIs means even more headaches for cross-platform mobile developers.
Neil McAllister, January 2012

Oracle's latest Java moves frustrate users and vendors
Modularization, licensing, and security issues top the list of complaints against Oracle as it seeks to upgrade and monetize the Java platform.
Paul Krill, January 2012

NetBeans 7.1 geared for building better user interfaces
The newly released NetBeans version 7.1 comes with full support for Swing, JSF, and JavaFX 2.
Joab Jackson, January 2012

Adobe's no-choice embrace of HTML5
As Flash gives way to open technologies, Adobe is retooling to support the new developer reality.
Paul Krill, December 2011

11 programming trends to watch
Whether you're banging out Cobol or hacking Node.js, keeping an eye on programming trends is key to staying competitive in an ever-shifting job market. Peter Wayner sorts the debris from the diamonds in this look at 11 tools and techniques that really are changing how developers work.
Peter Wayner, November 2011

First look: Google Dart vs. JavaScript
Dart fixes some known problems with Web programming, and it's a serious competitor to JavaScript. Too bad it also introduces new issues of its own.
Peter Wayner, November 2011

Flash is going down for the count -- but slowly
Developers will have new HTML5 world to deal with when the smoke clears
Paul Krill, November 2011

InfoWorld interview: Why Google Dart beats JavaScript
Some call Dart a JavaScript killer; lead engineer says it brings discipline needed to create large-scale JavaScript apps.
Paul Krill, November 2011

Beyond jQuery: JavaScript tools for the HTML5 generation
Peter Wayner goes looking, and discovers three dozen JavaScript libraries tuned for mobile devices, Canvas-based animation, HTML5 video, local databases, server interaction, and more.
Peter Wayner, November 2011

Oracle reveals open source JavaFX plans
The company seeks transparency and an open development model in addition to the replacement of any closed code with open code.
Paul Krill, November 2011

From PHP to Perl: What's hot, what's not in scripting languages
Scripting languages like PHP, Perl, and JavaScript are taking on programming heavyweights like Java and C, and taking many software developers with them. Find out how the toy languages and duct tape proxies of yesteryear caught up, and are catching on in web, mobile, and enterprise development.
Peter Wayner, October 2011

Google Dart hits a bull's-eye for Web developers
How Google's new client-side Web language melds the best of JavaScript with familiar structured programming techniques.
Neil McAllister, October 2011

Oracle's ambitious plan for client-side Java
At JavaOne, Oracle announced a big initiative to revitalize Java on the desktop, the Web, and mobile devices. Can it follow through?
Neil McAllister, October 2011

The great JavaScript debate: Improve it or kill it?
Google's Dart aims to replace JavaScript, Intel's River Trail to extend it. The race is on as smartphone apps redefine the parameters of client-side programming.
Neil McAllister, September 2011

Judge: It's 'possible' Google knew of Java violation
Google possibly knew the Android OS violated certain Oracle Java patents, but pressed ahead anyway, Judge William Alsup says.
Chris Kanaracus, July 2011

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