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This document is a detailed reference guide for Java Swing components, outlining various components such as JFrame, JPanel, JLabel, and others. Each component includes its purpose, constructors, key methods, and useful tips for implementation. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for developers working with Swing to create graphical user interfaces.

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Java_Swing_Components_Reference

This document is a detailed reference guide for Java Swing components, outlining various components such as JFrame, JPanel, JLabel, and others. Each component includes its purpose, constructors, key methods, and useful tips for implementation. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for developers working with Swing to create graphical user interfaces.

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Java Swing Components - Detailed Reference Guide

JFrame - Main Application Window

Purpose:

- The main window container for Swing GUIs.

Constructors:

- JFrame()

- JFrame(String title)

Key Methods:

- setSize(int width, int height)

- setTitle(String title)

- setVisible(boolean b)

- setDefaultCloseOperation(int)

Tips:

- Use EXIT_ON_CLOSE to close the app on exit.

JPanel - Component Container

Purpose:

- Groups multiple components.

Constructors:

- JPanel()

- JPanel(LayoutManager layout)

Key Methods:

- add(Component c)

- setLayout(LayoutManager m)

- setBorder(Border b)
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Tips:

- Useful for layout management.

JLabel - Static Text Display

Purpose:

- Displays static text or images.

Constructors:

- JLabel()

- JLabel(String text)

- JLabel(Icon icon)

Key Methods:

- setText(String text)

- setIcon(Icon icon)

JTextField - Single Line Text Input

Purpose:

- Allows user input in one line.

Constructors:

- JTextField()

- JTextField(String text)

- JTextField(int columns)

Key Methods:

- getText()

- setText(String text)
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JPasswordField - Hidden Input

Purpose:

- For password entry.

Constructors:

- Same as JTextField

Key Methods:

- getPassword()

- setEchoChar(char c)

JButton - Clickable Button

Purpose:

- Performs actions on click.

Constructors:

- JButton()

- JButton(String text)

Key Methods:

- addActionListener(ActionListener l)

- setEnabled(boolean b)

JToggleButton - Toggle State Button

Purpose:

- Toggle ON/OFF

Constructors:
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- JToggleButton(String text)

Key Methods:

- isSelected()

- setSelected(boolean b)

JTextArea - Multiline Text Input

Purpose:

- For multiline text.

Constructors:

- JTextArea()

- JTextArea(String text, int rows, int cols)

Key Methods:

- getText()

- append(String)

JScrollPane - Scroll View

Purpose:

- Adds scrolling.

Constructors:

- JScrollPane(Component view)

Key Methods:

- setVerticalScrollBarPolicy(int)

- setHorizontalScrollBarPolicy(int)
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JCheckBox - Multiple Option

Purpose:

- Select multiple choices.

Constructors:

- JCheckBox(String text)

Key Methods:

- isSelected()

- setSelected(boolean b)

JRadioButton - Single Choice

Purpose:

- Exclusive options.

Constructors:

- JRadioButton(String text)

Key Methods:

- isSelected()

- Use ButtonGroup for grouping.

JTable - Tabular Data

Purpose:

- Display tables.

Constructors:

- JTable(Object[][] data, Object[] columns)


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Key Methods:

- getValueAt(row, col)

- setValueAt(val, row, col)

JTabbedPane - Tab View

Purpose:

- Tabbed layout.

Constructors:

- JTabbedPane()

Key Methods:

- add(String title, Component comp)

- setSelectedIndex(int)

JList - List Display

Purpose:

- Show multiple items.

Constructors:

- JList(E[] items)

Key Methods:

- getSelectedValue()

- setListData(E[] data)

JComboBox - Drop-down Menu


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Purpose:

- Single selection drop-down.

Constructors:

- JComboBox(E[] items)

Key Methods:

- getSelectedItem()

- addItem(E item)

JSlider - Select Value

Purpose:

- Slider bar for values.

Constructors:

- JSlider(int min, int max, int value)

Key Methods:

- getValue()

- setMajorTickSpacing(int)

- setPaintTicks(true)

JTree - Hierarchical View

Purpose:

- Display tree structure.

Constructors:

- JTree(TreeNode root)
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Key Methods:

- expandRow(int)

- collapseRow(int)

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