[RESOLVED] Best way to build GUI

[newmember]

Hi all,

At present i m at beginner level in java programming. It is very difficult for me to build swing application by coding all the stuff , using different type of layout manager, also don't know how to select the best one.

I want to know common practice , which experienced average java developer follow to develop GUI application. Do they code all the application by their own, or they use NETBEAN LIKE IDE to help building it.

Is there any harm if i use NETBEANS without knowing what it has done.
or anybody please suggest me a better way to build gui app. since it is not as easy as it is in dot net.

Sorry if i failed to express my question properly, i m not that much fluent in english.

[ComputerJy]

You can either set the LayoutManager to null and be a Microsoft J# type of developer or learn about the great collection of layout managers starting with the GroupLayout which makes GUI design a little bit easier. I think NetBeans uses it for design

[newmember]

Thanks a lot.

Setting Layout manager to null, i will have to provide x and y coordination of every component and its width and height, right?

Is this a common practice?? Asking for interview point of view, If i say that i m using this method to develop GUI , and don't know much about layout managers will this effect negatively. ? Can i build any type of application using this method.

[ComputerJy]

Setting Layout manager to null, i will have to provide x and y coordination of every component and its width and height, right?

Yes

Is this a common practice??

No

Asking for interview point of view, If i say that i m using this method to develop GUI , and don't know much about layout managers will this effect negatively. ?

Of course

Can i build any type of application using this method.

Yes, but you can forget about cross-platform compatibility

[newmember]

Thanks a lot

Very important suggestion for the beginners like me to chose correct path.

I will try my best to get more knowledge about Layout managers instead of finding shortcuts.