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Swing for Jython

Graphical Jython UI and Scripts Development using Java Swing and WebSphere Application Server

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  • This book shows you how to use Swing to add a GUI to your Jython scripts, with an emphasis on the Web.
  • Sphere Application Server wsadmin utility.
  • In fact, we're going to teach you Swing using Jython, and we're going to do it in a way that, hopefully, that makes your scripts easier for people to use, more robust, more understandable, and therefore easier to maintain.
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Table of contents (22 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxv
  2. Components and Containers

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 1-7
  3. Interactive Sessions vs. Scripts

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 9-14
  4. Building a Simple Global Security Application

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 15-19
  5. Button Up! Using Buttons and Labels

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 21-34
  6. Picking a Layout Manager Can Be a Pane

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 35-63
  7. Using Text Input Fields

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 65-77
  8. Other Input Components

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 79-97
  9. Selectable Input Components

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 99-104
  10. Providing Choices, Making Lists

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 105-120
  11. Menus and MenuItems

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 121-136
  12. Motion to Take from the Table: Building Tables

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 153-191
  13. Keystrokes, Actions, and Bindings, Oh My!

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 193-204
  14. Nuts to Soup: Using Jsoup to Enhance Applications

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 231-261
  15. Conversing with a User with Dialog Boxes

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 263-283
  16. Specialized Dialog Boxes

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 285-296
  17. Monitoring and Indicating Progress

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 297-315
  18. Internal Frames

    • Robert A. Gibson
    Pages 317-353

About this book

This book shows you how to use Swing to add a GUI to your Jython scripts, with an emphasis on the WebSphere Application Server wsadmin utility. In fact, we're going to teach you Swing using Jython, and we're going to do it in a way that, hopefully, that makes your scripts easier for people to use, more robust, more understandable, and therefore easier to maintain.

About the author

Robert A. (Bob) Gibson is an Advisory Software Engineer with decades of experience in numerous software-related roles at IBM, including Architect, Developer, Tester, Instructor, and Technical Support. While providing technical support for the IBM's WebSphere Application Server product, he was the primary author for WebSphere Application Server Administration Using Jython which was published by IBM Press. He is currently a member of the IBM technical support team responsible for the IBM MQ product on distributed platforms. He holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Science and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Virginia.

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eBook USD 44.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 59.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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