Java Swing : Write cross platform application (basically CRUD)

Question

I need to write cross platform application (basically CRUD).

Is usage of Java Swing good idea? Or is it out-dated and you know better solution? I dont want to use like 5 languages for various stuff, one or two should be enough.

Answer 1

Java and Swing will absolutely fit the requirement, and you will be able to make do with just the language runtime as downloaded from Oracle/Sun and nothing else. Java is one of few languages that comes with a complete and powerful GUI library of its own already included.

If I were to write a program like this these days, that's what I'd use.

Answer 2

Swing is complete, maintained, well documented, and implemented in Java, ensuring cross-platform portability. Most relevantly, it's part of the Java language so no other downloads for the user to manage / bloat your program.

Although the default look and feel is ugly, Java 7 is to update the default look and feel of Swing to Nimbus, which looks very glossy.

If your question relates to using the language itself, I'd say "yes". Java is, like Swing, well documented and highly developed. It may seem verbose but if there's a problem, you can sure tackle it in Java.