How to make GUI in java?

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Hello, I'm currently studying java and I'm just wondering if in java you really need to code every component of your GUI unlike in visual basic where there is a drag and drop approach? Do I need to code every button, textbox, etc. in java? I know there is a scene builder for java fx but it's not free.

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I came to a tutorial on youtube about java fx and java swing to create GUI in java. Can I have some advice about where to start because I'm really confused?

Posted 26-Sep-20 15:20pm

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Updated 26-Sep-20 21:39pm

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Richard MacCutchan · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-26T21:37:00

Solution 1

Go to The Java™ Tutorials[^] and see the section headed "Creating Graphical User Interfaces".

Posted 26-Sep-20 21:37pm

Richard MacCutchan

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Maciej Los 27-Sep-20 4:00am

5ed!

Richard MacCutchan 27-Sep-20 4:04am

Thanks, Maciej.

lelouch_vi 2 27-Sep-20 4:18am

Thanks. the link really helps!

Maciej Los · Accepted Answer · 2020-09-26T21:39:00

Solution 2

Yes, there is few:
WindowBuilder | The Eclipse Foundation[^]
JFormDesigner - Java/Swing GUI Designer | FormDev[^]
Designing a Swing GUI in NetBeans IDE - Tutorial[^]

Good luck!

Posted 26-Sep-20 21:39pm

Maciej Los

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lelouch_vi 2 27-Sep-20 4:19am

The window builder in eclipse is pretty handy, but for you as a developer do you advise to use this or to write everything in code? Thanks a lot!

Maciej Los 27-Sep-20 14:46pm

It depends on you ;)
You're very welcome.