Professional Java Native Interfaces with SWT / JFace

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 JFace—which handles many common UI programming tasks—offers 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 bookHow SWT/JFace compares with the features of other toolkitsSWT event handling, threading, and displaysHow to use design basics, such as menus, toolbars, tables, and actionsPresentation of numerical values with scales, sliders, and progress barsImportant SWT componentsThe JFace wizard frameworkTechniques for programming OLE and ActiveX controls in WindowsHow 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 e ducation in new technologies, all designed to help programmers do a better job.

Spis treści:
About the Author.
Introduction.
Part I: Fundamentals.
Chapter 1: Overview of Java UI Toolkits and SWT/Jface.
Chapter 2: SWT/JFace Mechanisms.
Chapter 3: Jump Start with SWT/Jface.
Chapter 4: SWT Event Handling, Threading, and Displays.
Chapter 5: Basic SWT Widgets.
Chapter 6: Layouts.
Part II: Design Basics.
Chapter 7: Combos and Lists.
Chapter 8: Text Controls.
Chapter 9: Menus, Toolbars, Cool Bars, and Actions.
Chapter 10: Tables.
Chapter 11: Trees.
Chapter 12: Dialogs.
Part III: Dynamic Controls.
Chapter 13: Scales, Sliders, and Progress Bars.
Chapter 14: Other Important SWT Components.
Chapter 15: SWT Graphics and Image Handling.
Chapter 16: Drag and Drop and the Clipboard.
Chapter 17: Printing.
Chapter 18: JFace Windows and Dialogs.
Part IV: Application Development.
Chapter 19: JFace Wizards.
Chapter 20: Creating a Text Editor with JFace Text.
Chapter 21: Eclipse Forms.
Chapter 22: Programming OLE in Windows.
Chapter 23: Drawing Diagrams with Draw2D.
Chapter 24: Sample Application.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Jack Li Guojie is an independent Java developer who has been building various types of Java applications since 1998. His areas of interest and experience include artificial intelligence, user interfacing, Web applications, and enterprise system architecture. He has contributed articles to many leading software journals.

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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 JFace—which handles many common U I programming tasks—offers 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 bookHow SWT/JFace compares with the features of other toolkitsSWT event handling, threading, and displaysHow to use design basics, such as menus, toolbars, tables, and actionsPresentation of numerical values with scales, sliders, and progress barsImportant SWT componentsThe JFace wizard frameworkTechniques for programming OLE and ActiveX controls in WindowsHow 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.