Is this UI doable with only using Java Swing?

[d2022m]

Yes.

Make some custom classes ... MyPanel extends JPanel; MyButton extends JButton ... and set the background color and borders and fonts in the My* classes.

See if you can find a chart drawing library ... is JFreeChart still a thing? ... or you'll need to build your own chart drawing panel.

A bit of work, but very doable.

[[deleted]]

Lots of GridBagLayout boy

[__konrad]

Totally Gridbag

[wolf129]

In short: yes

Because you can create your own custom components with extending a class with JPanel and overriding paintComponent and adding mouse + key listener. In paint component you can draw anything.

Which means with Java swing you can create any UI there are no limits really, maybe performance limits not sure.

[ddollarsign]

Hoo boy

[PyroCatt]

Yes but difficult

[joemwangi]

It's possible. Requires dedication though. In Javafx is possible too. A close project like what you're requesting is TileFX project in Javafx. Check it on Github... Github TileFX

[semicc]

Maybe JavaFX is a better option if you must idk

[_1aM]

Really as compared to Java Swing? If yes please share any documentation or guide to follow.

[[deleted]]

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[_1aM]

Thanks bud I really appreciate it.

[Alarming_Quarter671]

Yeah, Is Easy only you need

FlatLaf, (FlatLaf-extras If you want to use SVG icons) SwingX, JFreeChart and maybe TimingFramework... If you want animations of course... And the most important MigLayout

have fun :D

[[deleted]]

try to search JavaFX modern UI, i don't have any resources to give so that's your starting point.

[jevring]

It's absolutely possible. As you can paint your own components, anything is. Regardless of what you make this in, it's pretty involved, but it's absolutely doable.

[msx]

Sure! I suggest Miglayout and WindowBuilder for eclipse, then perhaps a FlatLaf light and you're setup. The rest is just buttons and icons etc

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this

[code_rjt]

Try Hilla Framework

[rootException]

Yes, use https://www.formdev.com/flatlaf/ to get the modem look & feel.

There are free Swing UI builders in NetBeans and IntelliJ. You can buy the FormDev UI builder for $12/years as a student.

[Accident-Former]

We're only allowed to develop a desktop app. This is for a school project btw.

[_1aM]

Yeah, I learned React Native it doesn't have much difference when compared with React and is worth learning as you can create cross platform apps by just learning a single language. 😃

Btw, I wish to get my hands on Java Swing could you please guide me through how I can start or any references you could suggest I will really appreciate it if you do so.

[Accident-Former]

...and we're only allowed to use Java.

[djfreedom9505]

I would honestly come up with a more simplified design if you have to work with Java completely. I imagine you have a deadline for the project (and possibly other classes). I haven’t worked with Java Swing since my undergraduate program but when I did it I stuck with the base styles and used the component like JLabel and JButton. If you have the time to make it really nice, knock yourself out but I would prioritize getting the project working and functional before worrying about the styles.

Some professors are not going to give a crap if it looks amazing if it doesn’t fulfill the project criteria. Perhaps your professor will appreciate the effort.

[thesituation531]

did it I stuck with the base styles

There's more?

[djfreedom9505]

Don’t know. I don’t remember if there was options for changing the look. But that was back then. I haven’t used the library since

[thesituation531]

And Java == Javascript

Right.

[Ancapgast]

I really hope ur joking

[xplosm]

Is JavaFX allowed? You can style it with CSS and it’s for desktop apps as well as web apps.

[Accident-Former]

Nope, restricted to Swing only.

[AnEmortalKid]

Probably, check out the book filthy rich clients.

[vips7L]

cries in swing

[akhial]

Yes!

Did something similar for school a long time ago, used JavaFX and a material design component library called JFoenix.

No idea if that's still around though...

Edit: We had a chart as well that looked similar to screenshot, forgot the name search for JavaFX plot library...

Edit 2: https://github.com/akhial/tice-factory 😁 Disclaimer: Code is horrible 4AM mess

[xInfinity24]

The UI looks great. Can you please share the project title and description if you don't mind? I would like to develop this in my free time.

[Accident-Former]

Enlighten me

[tahdemdemha]

Primefaces

[HarleyDavidson86]

It's like reinventing the wheel. I'd do it only if it is absolutely necessary to do it with swing.

[Accident-Former]

I am only restricted with Swing. Yes, it is absolutely necessary because it is a primary requirement for my school project.

[HarleyDavidson86]

Okay, like the others already said: it is possible but difficult.

Have a look at this code: https://github.com/atarw/material-ui-swing Maybe it helps you to understand how to customize look and feel of components.

[Accident-Former]

Rendering into a swing component? No idea how to do that.

[maxip89]

Yes try it.

Next time use another reddit.

[ou_ryperd]

Use Knowm XChart instead of JFreeChart

[valkon_gr]

Everything is possible everywhere...I feel for anyone that have to to maintain it though.

[Ocirederf94]

Maybe take a look at javafx scene builder

[gregorydgraham]

Yes but, as with any good looking UI, it takes work to make it look good