Java(TM) Look and Feel Design Guidelines

by Sun Microsystems Press

Java Look and Feel Design Guidelines is the only guide to the Java look and feel that comes straight from Sun Microsystems. Whether you're an interface designer, a programmer, or both, this book will set the standard for every Java applet or application you create. Start with an overview of the design concepts underlying the Java look and feel, followed by a quick, visual tour of a compliant applet and application designed with Java Foundation Classes (JFC) components. Next, understand the key challenges facing designers who want to deliver applications that run in diverse environments, focusing on the most effective ways to design user interfaces with the JFC. Then, walk step-by-step through each look-and-feel element, including mouse, keyboard and screen behaviors; windows, panes, and frames; dialog boxes, menus and toolbars; basic controls, text components, lists, tables, and trees; and more. This is an essential resource for every Java developers, interface designers, and others involved in delivering top-quality Java programs, including: technical writers, graphic artists, production and marketing specialists, testers and quality control staff.

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999