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A brief overview of XUI

What is XUI?

XUI is a Java and XML framework with which you can build

  • Desktop applications
  • Handheld applications
  • Mobile applications
  • Web and Enterprise applications
  • Standalone applications

XUI supports Swing and AWT and other widget sets. XUI has a range of standard components. You can easily extend the components, add new components or register third party components.

What does XUI provide?

  • A rich MVC architecture
  • Data bindings
  • Declarative XML user interface generation
  • Built-in database bindings
  • Advanced look and feel components
  • Development and debugging tools.
  • Easy page navigation, localization, validation and data manipulation.

How do you build a XUI application?

You can use the Kalideoscope, our visual plug-in for NetBeans or you can code it with the Java and XML editor of your choice

How big is XUI?

XUI has a small footprint, starting off at 198kB including an XML parser. It runs on all JDKs from 1.1.4 through to the very latest JDK.

How much does it cost?

Zero, Nada, Nothing - it's free and it's open source.

Where do I get it?

From SourceForge - http://sourceforge.net/projects/xui

Where do I find documentation?

On this site you will find manuals in HTML or on SourceForge you can download a complete manual in PDF format. This site also contains a range of other documentation including tutorials and knowledge base articles. The XUI mailing list also provides new of updates and significant events surrounding XUI.

You will also find documentation on other website, including Java.net, DevX, O'Reilly and others.

Is there support available?

Yes, you can get support via the forums on SourceForge, and you can get project assistance or single ticket support from the support section on this site. If you subscribe to Carousel you can get commercial support from Xoetrope.

Who's using XUI?

There are several open source projects using XUI plus numerous commercial applications in the Manufacturing, Engineering, Financial Services, Market Research, Sales, Service/Support and Industrial sectors.