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Angular is a web development framework that provides APIs, libraries, and tools to streamline application development. Despite being a mature, secure, and well-maintained framework—Angular’s popularity has steadily declined in the last few years. In comparison, Angular alternatives like React and Vue.js have witnessed increased demand and popularity.
Comparing Java GUI frameworks: Vaadin, JavaFX, and Swing
As a developer, you may have used a Java GUI framework to build or experiment with application development. Despite many advances, Java continues to dominate mobile and desktop app development (ranked fourth in the 2024 TIOBE index). App developers often prefer the language because of its graphical ...
The status of Java Swing - And why consider modernization
Java Swing has been supporting enterprise applications for decades. However, Swing is now in maintenance mode and no longer reflects the state of the art in application development. But does that mean that Java Swing is deprecated, and what are the alternatives for organizations that use Swing? ...
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Need instant access to Vaadin experts? With Vaadin Expert Chat, you can chat online directly with our team for best practices, architectural advice, API guidance, and more. Whether you're facing a complex problem or just need a quick tip, our experts are available at the click of a button anytime ...
Webinar: Automating Java Swing modernization with Vaadin’s Toolkit
Do you need help with outdated Java Swing apps that are sluggish, have poor UI, and consume high resources? App modernization can be smoother with Vaadin’s Modernization Toolkit. Ben Wilson recently hosted a webinar explaining how to migrate from any legacy Java Swing application to Vaadin Flow. ...
The path to successful application modernization
Legacy applications can present serious obstacles to agility and innovation. Application modernization is the way forward, but migrating legacy applications isn't always straightforward. The right strategy and tools make all the difference. Many customers rely on Vaadin's expertise to modernize ...
What makes a great business application?
I'm certain you have an intuitive sense of what makes a great business application and can probably name some great apps when you think about it. However, it might be hard to put into words how you can identify one. I'm also confident that you can quickly think of a lousy business application – ...
Java Swing: Rising tech debt costs signal it's time to modernize
Tech debt from legacy frameworks like Java Swing poses significant issues with major consequences for societies, governments, and companies of all sizes. According to 2022 CISQ research, the technical debt that the US economy has developed would require $1.52 trillion to fix. As time goes on, this ...
Latest news from Extended Maintenance
Vaadin 7 extended maintenance started in March 2019, and Vaadin 8 in February 2022. Vaadin 23 Prime support has just started in March 2024, and Vaadin 14 goes into extended maintenance in August 2024. So, what have we been doing lately? Let's take a look! Taking care of the infrastructure The build ...
The best Java UI frameworks for full stack development in 2024
A framework is a collection of predefined code that developers use to create applications. Given Java’s endurance as the programming language of choice for decades, it has many frameworks with pre-existing libraries, classes, and functions. Developers can build applications without having to write ...