swing gui improving

Question

hi all , i am looking for some methods to improve swing gui for example i want to know about new components libraries , new methods to enhance swing performance , new methods to add special effect to swing gui and new plaf for swing .

please i want to know how to use this topics and where to find some tutorials about it .

thanks.

Answer 1

If you are looking for add ons to the Java Swing libraries, you can check out SwingX

Answer 2

There is a very good book called Swing Hack, I strongly recommend. It will teach you a lot cool stuff to improve swing looking.

p.s. override paintComponent(Graphics g) always works and gives you new ideal :)

Answer 3

How about Filthy Rich Clients?