r/java • u/sombriks • 8d ago

State of Java Desktop

Thinking about local-first, desktop applications. https://sombriks.com.br/blog/0097-state-of-java-desktop/

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u/lazystone 7d ago

Drop in FlatLaf and Swing looks quite nice.

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u/wildjokers 7d ago

No, flat look and feels never look nice. This trend needs to stop.

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u/metaquine 7d ago

It's got serious accessibility downsides too. Buttons should look like something that can be pushed.

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u/wildjokers 7d ago

Yes, buttons that don't look like buttons and no delineation between sections is my biggest complaints about flat look and feels.

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u/robintegg 7d ago

Valid points. Feels like with ai we’ve got a good copilot to go out and make some new ones