SpyJ aids in the creation and troubleshooting of Java GUI software and applets. Provides a GUI component list, viewing of public fields, the ability to execute methods, and trace events, function calls, and field accesses during runtime.
One of the key benefits of SpyJ is that it provides a hierarchical view of GUI components. This allows you to see the structure of your application or applet at a glance, making it easier to identify any issues that might be causing problems. Additionally, you can select any component in the tree and examine its properties.
Another useful feature of SpyJ is its ability to work with public fields and execute methods using reflection. This can save you time when testing your Java code, as you won't need to write additional code to check whether a particular field or method is working as expected.
SpyJ also comes with a Finder tool that allows you to select a component under the mouse pointer. This makes it easy to locate specific components of interest, even in complex GUI applications.
When it comes to events, SpyJ has you covered. You can see Java events (such as MouseEvent and ActionEvent), which can be especially helpful when debugging GUI applications.
Finally, SpyJ is versatile enough to debug both AWT and Swing GUI applications. And, with the ability to see method calls as well as field accesses and modifications, you can get a comprehensive view of what's happening in your application or applet at any given time.
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