OpenSwing is an open-source framework designed for creating Java applications with a Swing front-end. Its flexibility and ease of use make it an excellent choice for developers who value efficient and customizable tools.
The framework contains class libraries that enable users to create an application front-end using advanced graphics controls. These controls, including labels, text fields, numeric fields, currency fields, grid, trees, combo-box, radio buttons, and check-box, can be used in the graphical designer of various RAD environments, such as JBuilder and Eclipse. Graphics controls are compliance with Java Beans specifications for easy graphical window creation.
OpenSwing provides users with the ability to create business logic tiers and data-access tiers using a set of utility classes that simplify the development process. The communication tier which is between the presentation-tier and business-logic tier is also easily extendable, allowing for the development of a custom communication layer based on specific needs.
Furthermore, this framework provides some basic features that cover common issues that enterprise applications face, such as data extraction from grids, document viewing on desktop applications (e.g., reports on Excel, Acrobat Reader), activities logging, internationalization support, and authorization management.
All the components in the OpenSwing framework are decoupled from each other through an accurate objects design based on interface adoption, facilitating significant flexibility and behavior customization for users. Overall, the OpenSwing project is a powerful, well-designed framework that simplifies the process of developing Java-based applications with a Swing front-end.
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