Graphical User Interfaces - Tapa blanda

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The previous unit described how data such as that from a file could be communicated to a Java program. However, there is also a need to handle data that is communicated in more diverse fashions: in particular, directly from a human. Such data is often taken into a system via a graphical user interface (GUI). GUI design is a major field of study, and creating a 'usable' interface is crucial to the development of a successful software system. The interface that you will create will be relatively simple and will not require a great deal of planning and design. Typically, these interfaces will include buttons, areas of typing in text, drop-down menus for selecting options, areas for displaying results, and so on. These are known as visual components. To complete the activities associated with this unit and to gain a full understanding of the subject it is recommended you have access to a copy of the Netbeans software, available as a free download from www.netbeans.org