Graphical User Interface

Graphical User Interface

1. The channel between user and system

2. Types of GUIs

   • Standalone: runs in computer
   • Web: runs in browser
   • Mobile: runs on cell phone

3. Gestalt principles

   • Intuitive, clear, friendly

4. View: displayed to user

   • Elements
     • Buttons, labels, images...
   • Containers
     • The frame
       • Minimize, maximize, close, resize...
       • Use Jframe
     • The panels
       • Contain and divide elements within frame
   • Layouts
     • Every container needs a layout
     • BorderLayout: based on compass directions
     • GridLayout: based on matrix