Getting Started

Welcome to Java Swing Tutor! This guide will help you get up and running in minutes.

Prerequisites

Before installing Java Swing Tutor, ensure you have:

• JDK 25 or later installed on your system
• 500 MB of free disk space of free disk space
• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)

Installing Java

If you don't have Java installed, download JDK 25 from one of these sources:

• Oracle JDK
• Eclipse Temurin
• Amazon Corretto

Verify your installation by running:

java --version

You should see output indicating Java 25 or later.

Installation

Download the Application

1. Go to the Download page
2. Select your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux)
3. Run the downloaded installer

Alternative: Universal JAR

For any platform with Java installed:

# Download the JAR file # Then run: java -jar java-swing-tutor.jar

First Launch

When you first launch Java Swing Tutor:

1. Create an Account: Click "Register" and fill in your details
2. Sign In: Use your credentials to log in
3. Start Learning: Select your first lesson from the dropdown

Application Overview

The main interface consists of:

• Lesson Selector: Choose from 50+ interactive lessons
• Task Panel: View the current task description
• Code Editor: Write your Java Swing code here
• Documentation Panel: Reference materials for each lesson
• Action Buttons: Run your code, check your solution, navigate between tasks

Your First Task

Let's complete your first task:

1. Select "Lesson 1: Introduction to Swing" from the dropdown
2. Read the task description in the Task Panel
3. Write the required code in the Code Editor
4. Click "Run Code" to see your GUI in action
5. Click "Check" to validate your solution

Tips for Success

• Read the documentation for each task carefully
• Use autocomplete (Ctrl+Space) for faster coding
• Experiment with the code - you can run it as many times as you want
• Track your progress - completed tasks are marked with a checkmark

Keyboard Shortcuts

Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Check out:

• Learning Path - Explore all 50+ lessons
• Component Gallery - Reference for Swing components
• Support - Get help if you're stuck

Happy coding!