Category: Business
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? Run ...
Vaadin Expert Chat: Get real-time help from Vaadin developers
Need immediate assistance with your Vaadin projects? With Vaadin Expert Chat, you can chat directly with our expert team for real-time guidance on best practices, architecture, API integration, and more. Whether it's a complex problem or a simple question, our expert chat service provides fast, ...
Building Great Business Applications with Java and Web Technologies
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 ...
Best practices for Java web application security
Java is platform-independent, robust, and scalable – and it’s widely used across business and enterprise. But is Java secure? At Vaadin, we know that Java is secure by design, but we also know that, just like any other component of the secure development process, security comes down to how Java is ...
4 Benefits of Java for enterprise application development
Enterprise application development isn’t just about building software—it’s about creating systems that can handle massive workloads, ensure top-notch security, and integrate effortlessly with legacy infrastructure. Java consistently delivers on these needs. In this article, we’ll uncover why Java ...
Looking for a Java Swing alternative? Consider Vaadin’s modern UI framework
Discover how Vaadin's modern UI framework offers a seamless and advanced alternative to Java Swing for developing desktop and web applications. Is Java Swing still being used? Java Swing was once the go-to for creating desktop applications, but as technology has evolved, it's starting to show its ...
Introducing Vaadin’s low-code to pro-code tools for Java: Avoiding lock-in and maintaining flexibility
In an era where software plays a crucial role in customer interactions, business process automation, and competitive differentiation, the interest in low-code development is increasing. With a shortage of skilled developers worldwide, organizations are looking to empower a new breed of users known ...